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NCT Number: NCT02721927

The Use of Emergency Department by Syrian Refugees and the Increasing Cost of Health Care

Since the beginning of the Syria conflict in March 2011, more than 10 million Syrians were forced to leave their homes and sought refuge in neighboring countries.

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Key information

Conditions

Emergency Disease Attributes Emergencies Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Adiyaman University Research Hospital

Adıyaman, Central, 02000, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Since the beginning of the Syria conflict in March 2011, more than 10 million Syrians were forced to leave their homes and sought refuge in neighboring countries (). In the result influx of the thousands of Syrian migrants who continue to cross into world, all the world especially the European countries faced with a huge refugee problem. Emergency medicine is play key role of being healthcare's safety net, being the last resort for those with no primary healthcare and no alternatives.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of Emergency Department by Syrian refugees and total and costs of their health care.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Adult Syrian patients who visited the Emergency Department were included in the study.

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients below 18 years of age
  • Emergency Department returns during same day
  • Patients with missing data in hospital medical record were excluded from the study.

Treatment and study plan

Syrian Refugees

Other

Adult Syrian patients who visited the Emergency Department

Other names: Syrian Refugee patient

Primary outcomes

  1. Evaluate the use of Emergency department by Syrian refugees

    Time frame: one year

    Evaluate the emergency department visits of Syrian refugees by data obtained from hospital medical record

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Adiyaman University Research Hospital

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2015
Primary completion
2016
Study completion
2016
First posted
Mar 29, 2016
Registry last updated
Mar 29, 2016

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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