Identifying Variability in Patient Characteristics and Prevalence of Emergency Department Utilization for Mental Health Diagnoses in Rural and Urban Communities

ConclusionsEDs treating large, small, or isolated rural patients with mental disorders are more likely to treat populations identified in the literature at greater risk of preventable visits, readmitting, and more costly care. Recommendations are made for policy, community interventions, workforce, and training.

Source: The Journal of Rural Health - October 23, 2017 Category: Rural Health Authors: Shawnda M. Schroeder, Mandi ‐Leigh Peterson Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research