Analysis of ED Visitors for Dermatological Disorders Prior to and During the COVID Pandemic

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Authors

Faris Alkhouri, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Medical Student
Jacob Keeley, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Medical Student
Ramin Homayouni, Corewell Health East

Description

Dermatology-related Emergency Department (ED) visits make up more than 3% of total ED visits1; however, only around 2% of these visits can be considered true emergencies.2 To our knowledge, there are no studies that examined demographic influences on ED visits in regards to skin disorders in the adult population.

The sudden onset of the COVID-19 pandemic had significant effects on healthcare systems and policies, which resulted in a nationwide decline of 20-43% in ED visits.3 However, no studies have examined the impact of the pandemic on the presentation of skin disorders in the ED.

Publication Date

5-2024

Disciplines

Translational Medical Research

Recommended Citation

Alkhouri F, Keeley J, Homayouni R. Analysis of ED visitors for dermatological disorders prior to and during the COVID pandemic. Poster presented at: Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Embark Capstone Colloquium; 2024 May; Rochester Hills, MI.

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The Embark Capstone Colloquium at the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester Hills, MI, May, 2024.