Particulate matter concentration is associated with increased utilization of the emergency department: a single-centre time-series analysis.
Alessio Gnerucci, Andrea Rossetto, Paola Faraoni...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40537710Actively Recruiting
Age: 14Years +
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ID06491290
Modelling of Correlation Between Emergency Department Admissions and Location-specific Air Quality and Weather in the Florence Urban Area
Led by Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi · Updated on 2024-07-09
480000
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
52 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are investigating how primary air pollutants and weather conditions affect the number of emergency department visits in the metropolitan area of Florence. This retrospective, single-center observational study analyzes anonymous records of emergency visits alongside daily measurements of pollutants such as PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, and O3, as well as atmospheric pressure, humidity, and temperature. No treatments or interventions are administered in this observational study. Data is collected from hospital records and local environmental monitoring stations to study the relationship between emergency visits and environmental factors. The study covers data over a period of one year, focusing on daily counts of emergency department visits. Participants' involvement consists of analyzing existing anonymous emergency visit records without requiring active participation. Researchers measure the daily number of emergency visits and correlate these with air quality and weather data. The study ensures privacy and uses data collected during the study period to understand patterns without any direct patient interaction or intervention.
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Brief Title
Modelling of Correlation Between Emergency Department Admissions and Location-specific Air Quality and Weather in the Florence Urban Area
Who Can Participate
Age: 14Years +
All Genders
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Consecutive emergency department visits within the study period
You will not qualify if you...
- Patients resident outside the metropolitan area investigated
- Patients admitted to the emergency department for traumatic injuries
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Participants are identified based on emergency department visit records during the study period.
Surveillance
Duration - Up to 1 year
Participants who undergo routine care are observed to investigate the impact of air pollutant concentrations and weather parameters on emergency department visits.
Data is collected retrospectively from hospital and environmental records without additional participant visits.
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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SOD Medicina e Chirurgia d'Urgenza ed Accettazione, Azienda Ospedaliera-Universitaria Careggi
Florence, Italy, 50134
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Research Team
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Peiman Nazerian
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
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N/A
Allocation
N/A
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Number of Arms
1
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