Patterns of attendances to the hospital emergency eye care service: a multicentre study in England.

Ian De SilvaMervyn G ThomasAmy-Lee ShirodkarHelen J KuhtJae Yee KuRitu ChaturvediFreddy BeerRadhika PatelRomeela Rana-RahmanSarah AndersonPolly DickersonFrancine WalshBen WhileLucy ClarkeDilani SiriwardenaFelipe Dhawahir-Scalanull nullJohn BuchanSeema Verma

Published in: Eye (London, England) (2021)

This is the largest multicentre study assessing attendance patterns in HEECS in England. We have, for the first time, observed a "weekend effect" in relation to attendance to HEECS. Differences in health-seeking behaviour and lack of awareness of HEECS weekend services may be partly attributed to the differences observed. Our findings, along with the type of presentations, have the potential to guide commissioners with future planning of HEECS.

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healthcare
mental health
public health
emergency department
health information
palliative care
current status
primary care
risk assessment
affordable care act
human health
climate change
health promotion