Factors Affecting Hospital Admission of Patients Presenting with Simple Generalized Weakness in the Emergency Department
10.22650/JKCNR.2025.31.3.282
- Author:
Kang Bum LEE
1
;
Chang Seob JANG
;
Hyeon Jeong KIM
;
Hye Ji SONG
;
Sang Jun LEE
;
Ji Na SONG
;
Cheong Mi LEE
;
Gi Tak BAE
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Seoul Metropolitan Government Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center
- From:
Journal of Korean Clinical Nursing Research
2025;31(3):282-291
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Purpose:This study aimed to identify the factors that influence hospital admission in patients presenting with simple generalized weakness in the emergency department (ED).
Methods:We retrospectively analyzed the characteristics and factors affecting hospital admission of patients who visited the ED with simple generalized weakness as their chief complaint between January 1, 2021 and December 31, 2023.
Results:Among patients presenting with simple generalized weakness, 47.8% required hospitalization. Of these hospitalized patients, 4.0% were admitted to the intensive care unit. Admission was significantly more likely in patients aged 65 years or older, those who arrived by ambulance and in those classified as socially vulnerable.
Conclusion:Patients aged 65 years or older, those transported by ambulance, and individuals from socially vulnerable groups had significantly higher odds of hospital admission when presenting with simple generalized weakness in the ED.In assessing patients who present to the ED with simple generalized weakness, incorporating these factors alongside current emergency triage tools may improve the accuracy of patient assessment, particularly in situations where existing tools show limitations.
