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- The study aimed to understand healthcare utilization during the 2009-2010 H1N1 pandemic by analyzing patient data from student health services and an emergency department in West Virginia.
- Patients with influenza-like-illness (ILI) showed varying arrival patterns, with student health service visits peaking early in the week during afternoons, while emergency department visits were spread out more evenly throughout the week.
- Symptoms associated with fever included cough, sore throat, vomiting/nausea, chills, congestion, headache, and body-ache, providing insights for health professionals in pandemic preparedness.
Article Abstract
Estimates of healthcare utilization during an influenza pandemic are needed in order to plan for the allocation of staff and resources. The aim of this study was to assess the number, age, and arrival time of patients with influenza-like-illness (ILI), and associations between their symptoms during the 2009-2010 H1N1 pandemic. We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of electronic health records from the student health service (SHS) and an emergency department (ED) in Morgantown, West Virginia, between January 2009 and December 2010. During the 2009-2010 H1N1 pandemic, patient arrivals at SHS and ED varied over the week. SHS patients arrived early in the week and primarily in the afternoon. ED patient arrivals were more evenly distributed, with busier evenings and weekends. Those with fever were more likely to experience cough, sore throat, vomiting/nausea, chills, congestion, headache, and body-ache. These results can assist health professionals in preparing for an influenza pandemic.
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