Abstract
Methods This descriptive study use a mixture of methods. Data on staffing were retrieved from a cross-sectional study amongst all Danish MAUs. Data regarding admissions rates were retrieved from Sydvestjysk Sygehus (SVS) in Esbjerg registry. Modified Early Warning Score (MEWS) was calculated on all patients admitted to the MAU at SVS over three months. Data regarding admissions rats to intensive care unit (ICU) were collected from Hillerod Hospital. Data will be presented descriptively. X2-test and linear regression was used for analysis.
Highlights
Does the number of doctors on call correlate with patient admission rates and patient morbidity at Danish Medical Admissions Units?
The morbidity of patients admitted throughout the day and night may vary, but it is unknown whether the physician staffing vary in accordance with variations in caseload, and patient complexity
Modified Early Warning Score (MEWS) was calculated on all patients admitted to the MAU at Sydvestjysk Sygehus (SVS) over three months
Summary
This descriptive study use a mixture of methods. Data on staffing were retrieved from a cross-sectional study amongst all Danish MAUs. Data regarding admissions rates were retrieved from Sydvestjysk Sygehus (SVS) in Esbjerg registry. Modified Early Warning Score (MEWS) was calculated on all patients admitted to the MAU at SVS over three months. Data regarding admissions rats to intensive care unit (ICU) were collected from Hillerød Hospital. X2-test and linear regression was used for analysis
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