Predictors of low acuity ED presentation using multivariable generalised estimating equations
| Adjusted OR | 95%CI | |
|---|---|---|
| Age category | ||
| 0–9 | 1.77 | 1.74 to 1.78 |
| 10–19 | 1.77 | 1.74 to 1.80 |
| 20–39 | 1.52 | 1.50 to 1.54 |
| 40–59 | (ref) | |
| 60–79 | 0.56 | 0.55 to 0.57 |
| 80+ | 0.19 | 0.18 to 0.19 |
| Male | 0.96 | 0.95 to 0.97 |
| Presenting problem | ||
| Abdominal gastrointestinal | (ref) | |
| Cardiovascular/respiratory | 0.42 | 0.41 to 0.43 |
| Injury/musculoskeletal | 2.96 | 2.91 to 3.00 |
| Neurological | 0.64 | 0.62 to 0.66 |
| Other medical | 1.88 | 1.84 to 1.92 |
| Mental health/toxicology | 0.38 | 0.37 to 0.40 |
| ENT/oral/eye | 5.53 | 5.38 to 5.68 |
| Administrative/non-urgent procedures | 9.28 | 8.93 to 9.65 |
| Genitourinary | 1.55 | 1.50 to 1.60 |
| Social | 2.02 | 1.86 to 2.20 |
| Obstetrics and gynaecology | 1.35 | 1.29 to 1.41 |
| Skin/allergy | 2.84 | 2.75 to 2.92 |
| Infection/fever | 1.34 | 1.30 to 1.38 |
| Hours of presentation | ||
| 08:00–17:59 | (ref) | |
| 18:00–23:59 | 0.88 | 0.87 to 0.89 |
| 00:00–07:59 | 0.76 | 0.75 to 0.77 |
| Day of presentation | ||
| Weekend | 1.10 | 1.09 to 1.11 |
| ED designation | ||
| Level 1 or 2 | (ref) | |
| Level 3 or 4 | 0.68 | 0.66 to 0.69 |
| Level 5 or 6 | 0.44 | 0.43 to 0.45 |
| SEIFA category | ||
| 850–900 | (ref) | |
| 901–950 | 1.04 | 1.00 to 1.07 |
| 951–1000 | 1.11 | 1.08 to 1.14 |
| 1001–1100 | 1.32 | 1.28 to 1.36 |
| >1100 | 1.17 | 1.13 to 1.21 |
All p<0.001.
ED, emergency department; ENT, ear, nose and throat; SEIFA, Socio-Economic Index for Areas.