Articles: emergency-services.
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Emerg Med Australas · Aug 2023
Multicenter StudyUnderstanding experiences of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander patients at the emergency departments in Australia.
The present study describes the experiences of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander patients and the factors that shaped their experiences of ED visits in regional settings. ⋯ A holistic approach and a robust hospital commitment to address cultural needs while considering overall health, social and emotional wellbeing, will enhance Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander patients' satisfaction for ED visits.
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Emerg Med Australas · Aug 2023
Disposition of patients utilising the virtual emergency department service in southeast region of Melbourne (SERVED-1).
Supported by the state government, three health networks partnered to initiate a virtual ED (VED), as part of a broader roll-out of emergency telehealth services in Victoria. The aim of the present study (Southeast Region Virtual Emergency Department-1 [SERVED-1]) was to report the initial 5-month experience and included all patients assessed through the service over the first 5 months (1 February 2022 to 30 June 2022). ⋯ Initial experience demonstrated a significant increase in adoption of the service and an overall avoidance of physical ED attendance by a majority of patients. These results support ongoing VED consultations, complemented by follow up and health economic evaluations.