Determinants associated with prolonged stays of pre-surgical patients in the Adult Emergency Department of Edgardo Rebagliati Martins Hospital, 2024
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https://doi.org/10.35563/rmp.v15i1.687Keywords:
Hospital stay, Emergency services, Hospital management, Related factors, PeruAbstract
Prolonged hospital stays represent a critical indicator of efficiency in emergency services and are associated with increased costs, adverse events, and system overload. This study aimed to describe the factors related to prolonged stays among pre-surgical patients in the Adult Emergency Department of Edgardo Rebagliati Martins Hospital during 2024.
Methods: A descriptive, observational, and cross-sectional study was conducted. Clinical and administrative records of pre-surgical patients treated in the emergency department were reviewed. Structural, technological, and human resource factors, as well as triage, surgical scheduling, and discharge processes, were assessed. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics with SPSS software.
Results: Surgical delays, bed saturation, and limited availability of specialized personnel were the main factors related to prolonged hospital stays. In addition, insufficient use of diagnostic technology and poor interdepartmental coordination contributed to longer waiting times and increased hospital occupancy. These findings suggest that prolonged stays depend not only on clinical factors but also on operational management and institutional infrastructure.
Conclusion: Reducing prolonged hospital stays requires integrated interventions focused on optimizing human and technological resources and improving referral, triage, and discharge processes. Strengthening hospital management through an operational efficiency and patient-centered care approach is recommended.
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