Are There Racial Differences in Pediatric Emergency Department Wait Times?

Abstract

Purpose: Research has shown racial/ethnic variability in the quality of pediatric emergency care. Wait time is an important process of care quality measure in the pediatric emergency department (PED) that can affect satisfaction and clinical outcomes. Our objective was to determine if there are racial/ethnic differences in wait time for children presenting to PEDs, and to examine between-site versus within-site differences. Methods: Retrospective cohort study using the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network …