A descriptive study on patient satisfaction with waiting time in emergency departments: Insights from hospitals in the Northern Emirates.

Background: Long waiting times in emergency departments (EDs) are a major challenge for healthcare systems worldwide. These extended delays can have a profound negative impact on patient quality of life, leading to increased stress, anxiety, and even deterioration in health conditions.

Purpose: identify factors that contribute to low satisfaction levels and long waiting times in EDs in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).