Inappropriate Emergency Department Visits: Insights on Incidence, Associated, and Predictive Factors From 5,429 Visits.

Introduction: Inappropriate visits (IVs) and overcrowded emergency departments (EDs) can result in many complications for patients and medical staff. This study aimed to assess the incidence, associated factors, and predictive factors of IVs to ED.

Methods: This retrospective cohort single-center study was conducted in the ED of King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.