Table 4 Problems related to crowding according to the respondents ( n = 63)
From: Emergency department crowding in The Netherlands: managers’ experiences
Problem | n(%) |
|---|---|
Consultation delays | 51 (81) |
Radiology and laboratory delays | 44 (70) |
Delays for admitted patients/hospital bed shortage | 40 (64) |
Physician staff shortage | 30 (48) |
Insufficient ED space | 29 (46) |
Delays in transfer | 21 (33) |
Long waits in triage | 20 (32) |
Nursing staff shortage | 15 (24) |
Registration delays | 3 (5) |