Validation and impact of the four hour rule in the emergency department: a large data linkage study [ 2013 - 2018 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Roberto Forero (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr David Mountain ,  A/Pr Drew Richardson ,  A/Pr Paul Middleton ,  Prof Daniel Fatovich
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Brief description The purpose of this partnership project is to assess the impact of the four-hour rule policy in reducing access block and its effects of Emergency Department (ED) overcrowding on patients before and after its implementation. We will examine the trends and characteristics of patients under the policy in WA hospitals and compare them with similar patients not under the policy. This is a unique opportunity due to a natural experiment occurring in Australia with implications at the national and international levels.

Funding Amount $AUD 724,658.96

Funding Scheme Partnerships

Notes Partnership Project for Better Health