Comparison Between Urine Dipstick and Microscopic Examination Urinalysis With Urine Culture to Evaluate the Sensitivity and Specificity for Each in Diagnosing Urinary Tract Infection in Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia.

Background: Urinalysis is the most popular test for evaluating emergency room patients with possible urinary tract infections (UTIs). Due to their speed and inexpensive cost, urine dipsticks are frequently performed in the Emergency Room. Although a urine dipstick test may be less expensive and time-saving than a laboratory study, it may not be accurate.

Analyzing Non-urgent Emergency Department Visits: Patterns, Demographics, Motivations, and Triage System Awareness in Al-Qassim.

Objective: This cross-sectional descriptive study aimed to ascertain the prevalence of non-urgent cases, investigate gender and age preferences, and explore factors influencing individuals' selection of the emergency department (ED) for non-urgent cases in the Al-Qassim region of Saudi Arabia.

Methods: From July 15, 2022, to December 31, 2022, a structured online questionnaire via a Google Docs survey collected data. The study sampled 425 patients from two prominent Al-Qassim healthcare institutions: Buraydah King Fahad Specialized Hospital and Buraydah Central Hospital.