Emergency Department Visit Frequency Among Adults With Chronic Abdominal Pain: Findings From the 2023 <scp>US</scp> National Health Interview Survey
This nationally representative analysis suggests that individuals with CAP have significantly higher ED utilization and face greater burdens of disability, mental health conditions, comorbidities, and SDOH-related barriers. These findings highlight the potential value of addressing BioPsychoSocial factors to reduce ED reliance and support comprehensive care for CAP patients.
Authors
- Andrew C. Meltzer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5971-8314)
- B. Michael Ray (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5224-6959)
- Kyle J. Kelleran (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1035-2590)
- Maria C. Kaisler
Institutions
- George Washington University (US)
- University at Buffalo, State University of New York (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Academic Emergency Medicine
- Published
- 2025-06-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/acem.70085
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.25