Factors associated with emergency department length of stay in Alberta: a study of patient-, visit-, and facility-level factors using administrative health data

Key Points

• Length of stay in the emergency department is influenced by various patient-, visit-, and facility-level factors.
• Patients experiencing longer stays showed a significant correlation with overcrowding and inadequate resources.
• Analysis of administrative health data highlights patterns across multiple facilities in Alberta.
• Understanding these factors may enable policymakers to enhance emergency care efficiency and reduce wait times.