Objective The objective of this study is to describe the trends and characteristics of short‐
term and frequent representations to EDs in New South Wales, Australia. Methods This was …

Objective The present study aims to describe early ED representation rates and identify the
causes for this commonly seen problem. Methods This was a retrospective chart review of all …

Objective The present study aims to use a statewide population-based registry to assess the
prevalence of low acuity emergency department (ED) presentations, describe the trend in …

Background People who have complex health care needs frequently access emergency
departments for treatment of acute illness and injury. In particular, evidence suggests that …

This paper examines trends in potential'primary care'presentations at emergency
departments (ED), comparing these with other ED presentations and to primary care …

Objectives To describe patterns of ED utilisation over time, by patient age group and triage
classification. Methods Secondary analysis of data from all patients presenting to EDs in …

Objective To explore the patterns of low acuity patient (LAP) presentations to EDs in New
South Wales (NSW), Australia. Methods Retrospective study of NSW public hospital ED …

Objective Explore factors that influence presentation at a regional hospital ED and identify
opportunities to reduce attendance, particularly for adults with chronic conditions. Methods …

Background: A significant amount of attention has been paid to the increase in emergency
department (ED) presentations in Australia. Questions have arisen regarding whether all of …

Objective This research aims to (i) identify general practice‐type (GP‐type) presentations to
EDs in South‐East Queensland, Australia and (ii) compare and quantify the clinical, socio …