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How is same day emergency care (SDEC) being implemented across England?

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Mixed-method analysis reveals variability in same day emergency care implementation and workforce perceptions in type 1 hospitals.

SDEC has been implemented with great variability across England, highlighting the need for standardized approaches.
69% of hospitals reported using their SDEC as emergency bed spaces, indicating a resource optimization trend.
Survey responses showed acute medical SDEC is universally established, yet surgical and frailty SDEC implementation was more limited.
Patient selection criteria and referral pathways varied, complicating efficiency and service delivery during SDEC operations.

Wren et al. (2025) studied this question.

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