CJEM
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There currently exists no standard productivity measure for emergency physicians. The objectives of this scoping review were to synthesize the literature to identify components of definitions and measurements of emergency physician productivity and to evaluate factors associated with productivity. ⋯ Emergency physician productivity is heterogeneously defined, but includes common elements such as patient volume, complexity, and processing time. Commonly reported productivity metrics include patients per hour and relative value units that incorporate patient volume and complexity, respectively. The findings of this scoping review can guide ED physicians and administrators to measure the impact of QI initiatives, promote efficient patient care, and optimize physician staffing.
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There currently exists no standard productivity measure for emergency physicians. The objectives of this scoping review were to synthesize the literature to identify components of definitions and measurements of emergency physician productivity and to evaluate factors associated with productivity. ⋯ Emergency physician productivity is heterogeneously defined, but includes common elements such as patient volume, complexity, and processing time. Commonly reported productivity metrics include patients per hour and relative value units that incorporate patient volume and complexity, respectively. The findings of this scoping review can guide ED physicians and administrators to measure the impact of QI initiatives, promote efficient patient care, and optimize physician staffing.