Summary of avoided admission studies
| First author, year [reference number] | Study design | Study subjects | Summary of findings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gray, 2009 [35] | Before-after intervention; Pilot study | 105 patient referrals made by GPs | AA rate of 9.5% with intervention. 60% UC. ECP used as a substitute for a GP in 90.5% of cases. At 2005 prices, estimated cost per case for ECP response was £130 compared with £115 for AS |
| Gray, 2008 [36] | Before-after intervention | Patients with breathing difficulties or an elderly patient:1316 contacts | ECPs decreased admissions in both patient groups at initial contact and at 28 days (p<0.05) |
| Coates, 2012 [37 | Review of patient records | 172 patient cases | Healthcare professionals considered the admission avoidance rate to be 10–15% (11.6% from ECPs; 15.1% from ED consultant; 9.9% from a GP) |
AA, admission avoidance; AS, ambulance service; ECP, emergency care practitioner; GP, general practitioner setting; UC, usual care.