Exploring Factors Affecting the Emergency Specialists' Decision-Making in Case of Emergencies in Patients.

Introduction: Appropriate decision-making is essential in emergency situations; however, little information is available on how emergency decision-makers decide on the emergency status of the patients shifted to the emergency department of the hospital. This study aimed at explaining the factors that influence the emergency specialists' decision-making in case of emergency conditions in patients.

Methods: This study was carried out with a qualitative content analysis approach.