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Exploring factors associated with high frequency emergency department use by children and young people: a retrospective cohort study

  • By

  • Akshay Kumar

  • Rebecca M Simpson

  • Kerryn Husk

  • Graham D Johnson

  • Chris Burton

  • July 15, 2026

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    A total of 288,545 children and young people attended emergency departments (EDs) at least once during the study period.

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    9.6% of attendees were classified as high frequency ED users, accounting for 25% of all ED visits in the study.

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    Younger age groups and higher levels of deprivation were associated with increased ED attendance rates.

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    Ethnicity influenced ED attendance, with mixed and other ethnicities showing higher rates than white and lower rates for black individuals.

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    The study emphasizes the need for multifaceted approaches to address frequent ED attendance, considering age, condition specifics, and social determinants.

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Exploring factors associated with high frequency emergency department use by children and young people: a retrospective cohort study

  • by Akshay Kumar, Rebecca M Simpson, Kerryn Husk, Graham D Johnson, Chris Burton

  • July 15, 2026

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