@article{article_1703884, title={A retrospective study, analysis of Syrian patients under temporary protection presenting to the emergency department}, journal={Eurasian Journal of Critical Care}, volume={7}, pages={25–30}, year={2025}, DOI={10.55994/ejcc.1703884}, author={Ünal, Ali and Ergün, Yağız Kağan and Küçük, Servan and Doğan, Abdülaziz}, keywords={acil servis, AS, Suriyeli, mülteci, sağlık hizmetlerine erişim}, abstract={Introduction: The immigration problem, driven by war and economic hardships, is a global social and economic issue. Following the Syrian civil war, millions migrated, mainly to neighboring countries. As of 2024, Turkey hosts the largest Syrian population. Syrians frequently use emergency departments (ED) due to limited primary healthcare access. This study analyzes the demographic data, ED usage patterns, and outcomes of Syrian patients, comparing findings with existing literature. Methods: Demographic data, ED usage characteristics, and outcomes of Syrian patients who applied to the ED between October 1, 2023, and April 1, 2024, were analyzed retrospectively. Results: A total of 1780 patients were included in the study. Most patients presented to the ED during off-duty hours (57.1%), on weekdays (70%), and as self-presentation (%97.7). The most common reason for presentation was symptoms of upper respiratory tract disease (27%). Many patients stayed in the ED for less than an hour (71%). The length of stay in the ED was significantly higher in patients who arrived by ambulance and for whom consultation was requested (p <0.001). Consultation was not requested for most patients (87.8%). The rate of consultation requests was significantly higher in patients who arrived by ambulance than in self-presentation (p <0.001). Conclusion: Syrian patients’ visits to the ED for non-urgent reasons are a significant health problem. Educating patients about the functioning of the health system and effectively planning and implementing primary health services will significantly reduce the burden on ED and the cost of health services.}, number={2}, publisher={Acil Tıp Uzmanları Derneği}