Why do some patients keep coming back to the ER? a new study asks them directly.

NCT ID NCT06985979

First seen Feb 12, 2026 · Last updated Jun 17, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study aimed to understand why some patients visit the emergency department very often and what challenges staff face in helping them. Researchers interviewed 10 frequent visitors and 10 staff members at a UK hospital. The goal was to gather insights to design a better support service for these patients.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Blackburn Royal Teaching Hospital

    Blackburn, BB2 3HH, United Kingdom

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.