Response to the question, “Has anything happened to make you suffer more?” prior to leaving the emergency department
| Response | No (%) |
|---|---|
| Nothing | 88 (70.4) |
| Waiting time | 21 (16.8) |
| Anxiety | 4 (3.2) |
| Painful or uncomfortable treatment | 4 (3.2) |
| Nausea or vomiting | 3 (2.4) |
| Cannulation | 2 (1.6) |
| Uncertainty | 2 (1.6) |
| Bored | 2 (1.6) |
| Disappointment | 1 (0.8) |
| Lack of follow-up | 1 (0.8) |
| Limited information | 1 (0.8) |
| Open access to the ward area | 1 (0.8) |
| Delay to receiving painkillers | 1 (0.8) |
| Referral | 1 (0.8) |
| Unfriendly staff | 1 (0.8) |
| Unpleasant waiting room | 1 (0.8) |
| Wanting to go home | 1 (0.8) |