Table 2 Time spent in the Emergency Department in the fast-track group and in control group
From: Is the fast-track process efficient and safe for older adults admitted to the emergency department?
Usual process N = 504 | Fast-track process N = 504 | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
(median, IQ range) | |||
ED Length of stay (minutes) | 178 (184) 264 | 115 (99) | < 0.001 |
Time between admission and ED physician clinical examination (minutes) | 83 (134) | 100 (83) | < 0.001 |
Time between ED physician clinical examination and discharge (minutes) | 78 (120) | 3 (6) | < 0.001 |