SEARCH STRATEGIES FOR "EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT REPEAT ADMISSIONS"
Below are some examples to get you started. The following searches are only examples! There is no single way to search. It's OK to try other databases, keywords, and limiters to see what gets the best results for your specific needs.
Possible Keywords
"emergency department" - Use quotation marks around the words to tell the database that they must be searched as that exact phrase.
uninsured patients
frequent users
repeat admissions
repeat visits
overuse
costs
savings
Example Search in Summon
A regular Summon search should work fine for this assessment.
Full Answer Section
Use limiters to narrow your search results by publication date, language, or other criteria. For example:
(emergency department OR ED) AND repeat admissions AND 2023
(uninsured patients OR frequent users) AND emergency department AND English
(emergency department OR ED) AND costs AND savings AND full text
You can also use a combination of these strategies to create more complex and specific searches. For example, the following search would find articles that discuss the costs and savings associated with interventions to reduce repeat admissions to the emergency department for frequent users:
(emergency department OR ED) AND repeat admissions AND (costs OR savings) AND (interventions OR programs) AND (frequent users OR recurrent visitors)
It is also important to note that different databases use different search syntax. Be sure to consult the help documentation for the database you are using to learn more about its specific search features.