Validation of a classification to identify emergency department visits suitable for subacute and virtual care models: a randomised single-blinded agreement study protocol.

Ryan P StrumShawn MondouxFabrice I MowbrayAndrew WorsterLauren E GriffithWalter TavaresPaul MillerErich HanelKomal AryalRavi SivakumaranAndrew P Costa

Published in: BMJ open (2022)

This study has been approved by the Hamilton Integrated Research Ethics Board (2022-14625). If validated, the EDAC may provide an ED-based classification to identify potentially avoidable ED visits, monitor ED visit trends, and proactively delineate those best suited for subacute or virtual care models.

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