Increasing emergency hospital activity in Denmark, 2005-2016: a nationwide descriptive study

Marianne Fløjstrup; Soren Bie Bogh; Daniel Pilsgaard Henriksen; Mickael Bech; Søren Paaske Johnsen; Mikkel Brabrand

doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2019-031409

Increasing emergency hospital activity in Denmark, 2005-2016: a nationwide descriptive study

Marianne Fløjstrup
, Soren Bie Bogh
, Daniel Pilsgaard Henriksen
, Mickael Bech
, Søren Paaske Johnsen
, Mikkel Brabrand

Sundhed

Sydvestjysk Sygehus
University of Southern Denmark
Odense University Hospital
Aarhus University
Aalborg University

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Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To describe changes in unplanned acute activity and to identify and characterise unplanned contacts in hospitals in Denmark from 2005 to 2016, including following healthcare reform.

DESIGN: Descriptive study.

SETTING: Data from Danish nationwide registers.

POPULATION: Adults (≥18 years).

PARTICIPANTS: All adults with an unplanned acute hospital contacts (acute inpatient admissions and emergency care visits) in Denmark from 2005 to 2016.

PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES: Outcomes were annual number of contacts, length of stay, number of contacts per 1000 citizen per year, age-adjusted contacts per 1000 citizens per year, sex, age groups, country of origin, Charlson Comorbidity Index score, discharge diagnosis and time of arrival.

RESULTS: We included a total of 13 524 680 contacts. The annual number of acute hospital contacts increased from 1 067 390 in 2005 to 1 221 601 in 2016. The number also increased with adjustment for age per 1000 citizens. In addition, regional differences were observed.

CONCLUSIONS: Unplanned acute activity changed from 2005 to 2016. The national number of contacts increased, primarily because of changes in one of the five regions.

Original language	English
Journal	BMJ Open
Volume	10
Issue number	2
ISSN	2044-6055
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2019-031409
Publication status	Published - 12 Feb 2020

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