Patient Stuck in Limbo: Emergency Department Boarding Crisis-References

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The provided reference list compiles a collection of resources focusing on the issue of emergency department (ED) boarding and overcrowding. This issue is a significant challenge faced by healthcare facilities worldwide, where patients are held in the ED due to a lack of available inpatient beds, leading to longer waiting times and often compromised patient care.<br /><br />The references include various studies and reviews that explore factors contributing to ED overcrowding and discuss potential solutions. Among them, Anderson et al. (2021) and Kelen et al. (2021) provide insights into productivity challenges and ED crowding as indicators of broader healthcare system inefficiencies. Assid et al. (2017) and the Emergency Department Benchmarking Alliance (2023) offer strategies for reducing boarding and improving performance metrics.<br /><br />Loke et al. (2023) analyze both patient care and clinician well-being in the context of ED boarding through a mixed methods study, providing a comprehensive view of the impact on those delivering and receiving care. Samadbeik et al. (2024) provide a broad review of solutions and challenges regarding patient flow in emergency settings, highlighting systemic issues within healthcare.<br /><br />Other notable contributions include Savioli et al. (2022), who seek to understand and address the root causes of overcrowding, and Sharifi Kia et al. (2022), who explore the role of telemedicine as a potential alleviative tool for emergencies. Furthermore, Smalley et al. (2020) discuss the adverse effects of hospital boarding on waiting room dynamics.<br /><br />Additionally, Tipton et al. (2021) advocate for strategies to reduce hospital stays, thus potentially minimizing boarding, while Watson and Stuart (2023) propose a structured overcrowding plan aimed at enhancing safety and quality within EDs.<br /><br />Overall, this body of literature points to both systemic impediments and innovative solutions addressing the critical challenge of ED overcrowding and boarding.

Keywords

emergency department

ED overcrowding

boarding

healthcare facilities

patient care

inpatient beds

telemedicine

systemic inefficiencies

patient flow

waiting times