Journal of emergency nursing : JEN : official publication of the Emergency Department Nurses Association
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Boarding, especially among psychiatric patients, has been characterized as a significant cause of ED crowding, but no quantitative analysis has described boarding nationally. This study determines the incidence, duration, and factors associated with ED boarding in the United States. ⋯ US EDs experienced high proportions and durations of boarding with psychiatric patients disproportionately affected. Additional research concerning mental health care services and legislation may be required to address ED psychiatric patient boarding.
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These online review questions offer emergency nurses an opportunity to test their knowledge about their practice.