Table 2 Individual determinant of ED use [49, 52]
Description | Factors associated with general ED use |
|---|---|
Predisposing factors Demographic, social structures (education, religion), and individual beliefs | ▪ Age: Adults age 65 years older age ▪ Sex: Females compared to males ▪ Rates are lower among those living in the West compared to other regions |
Enabling factors Income, health insurance, access to regular care, area if residence | ▪ Private insurance or Medicaid compared to Medicare or no insurance ▪ Residence in low-income areas |
Illness severity factors Perceived (disability, symptoms, general state) and Evaluated (diagnosis) | ▪ Diagnosis: abdominal pain, chest pain, back problems, urinary tract infections, or skin infections |