The role of urgent care centers in headache management: a quality improvement project.

Mia Tova MinenDennique KhannsJenny GuiracochaAnnika EhrlichFawad A KhanAshhar S AliMarius BirleaNiranjan N SinghAddie PeretzI V Larry Charleston

Published in: BMC health services research (2022)

UCs have the potential to provide expedited care for patients presenting for evaluation and treatment of headache. However, considerable variability exists amongst UCs in their abilities to manage headaches. This study reveals many opportunities for future research including the development of protocols and professional partnerships to help guide the evaluation, triage, and treatment of patients with headache in UC settings.

Keyphrases

quality improvement
healthcare
palliative care
end stage renal disease
emergency department
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
pain management
patient reported outcomes
human health
climate change
current status
chronic pain
global health