What is the existing evidence base for adult medical Same Day Emergency Care in UK NHS hospitals? A scoping review.
Future Healthc J 2024;
11:100011. [PMID:
38646058 PMCID:
PMC11025060 DOI:
10.1016/j.fhj.2024.100011]
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Abstract
Introduction
This scoping review focuses on acute medical Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), as medical patients represent a significant proportion of emergency admissions in the NHS.
Methods
This scoping review has been conducted in accordance with the JBI methodology and as detailed in the published scoping review protocol.
Results
Identified papers included two observational cohort studies, four audits, four review articles, two opinion pieces, a paper on potential future developments, three policy documents, one strategy paper and a position statement. Key themes were extrapolated and discussed in a narrative.
Conclusions
The scarcity of literature in relation to the quality, safety, and effectiveness of SDEC highlights the need for further study. Therefore, there is a pressing need for SDEC specific research within the UK.
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