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A retrospective study, analysis of Syrian patients under temporary protection presenting to the emergency department

Cilt: 7 Sayı: 2 1 Eylül 2025
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A retrospective study, analysis of Syrian patients under temporary protection presenting to the emergency department

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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.

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Konular

Acil Tıp

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

1 Eylül 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

23 Mayıs 2025

Kabul Tarihi

29 Haziran 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 7 Sayı: 2

Kaynak Göster

APA
Ünal, A., Ergün, Y. K., Küçük, S., & Doğan, A. (2025). A retrospective study, analysis of Syrian patients under temporary protection presenting to the emergency department. Eurasian Journal of Critical Care, 7(2), 25-30. https://doi.org/10.55994/ejcc.1703884
AMA
1.Ünal A, Ergün YK, Küçük S, Doğan A. A retrospective study, analysis of Syrian patients under temporary protection presenting to the emergency department. Eurasian Journal of Critical Care. 2025;7(2):25-30. doi:10.55994/ejcc.1703884
Chicago
Ünal, Ali, Yağız Kağan Ergün, Servan Küçük, ve Abdülaziz Doğan. 2025. “A retrospective study, analysis of Syrian patients under temporary protection presenting to the emergency department”. Eurasian Journal of Critical Care 7 (2): 25-30. https://doi.org/10.55994/ejcc.1703884.
EndNote
Ünal A, Ergün YK, Küçük S, Doğan A (01 Eylül 2025) A retrospective study, analysis of Syrian patients under temporary protection presenting to the emergency department. Eurasian Journal of Critical Care 7 2 25–30.
IEEE
[1]A. Ünal, Y. K. Ergün, S. Küçük, ve A. Doğan, “A retrospective study, analysis of Syrian patients under temporary protection presenting to the emergency department”, Eurasian Journal of Critical Care, c. 7, sy 2, ss. 25–30, Eyl. 2025, doi: 10.55994/ejcc.1703884.
ISNAD
Ünal, Ali - Ergün, Yağız Kağan - Küçük, Servan - Doğan, Abdülaziz. “A retrospective study, analysis of Syrian patients under temporary protection presenting to the emergency department”. Eurasian Journal of Critical Care 7/2 (01 Eylül 2025): 25-30. https://doi.org/10.55994/ejcc.1703884.
JAMA
1.Ünal A, Ergün YK, Küçük S, Doğan A. A retrospective study, analysis of Syrian patients under temporary protection presenting to the emergency department. Eurasian Journal of Critical Care. 2025;7:25–30.
MLA
Ünal, Ali, vd. “A retrospective study, analysis of Syrian patients under temporary protection presenting to the emergency department”. Eurasian Journal of Critical Care, c. 7, sy 2, Eylül 2025, ss. 25-30, doi:10.55994/ejcc.1703884.
Vancouver
1.Ali Ünal, Yağız Kağan Ergün, Servan Küçük, Abdülaziz Doğan. A retrospective study, analysis of Syrian patients under temporary protection presenting to the emergency department. Eurasian Journal of Critical Care. 01 Eylül 2025;7(2):25-30. doi:10.55994/ejcc.1703884