Characteristics of excluded studies
| Citation | Reason for exclusion |
|---|---|
| 40 | Comparator (predictors did not include inherent patient characteristics) |
| 41 | Comparator (predictors did not include patient characteristics) |
| 42 | Outcome (inpatient LOS and mortality, not ED LOS) |
| 43 | Patients (not OECD) |
| 44 | Outcome (not full ED LOS, only wait to be seen) |
| 45 | Study type (not a primary study) |
| 46 | Comparator (predictors did not include inherent patient characteristics) |
| 47 | Comparator (predictors did not include patient characteristics) |
| 48 | Outcome (prediction of usage, not LOS) |
| 49 | Patients (not OECD) |
| 50 | Comparator (predictors did not include patient characteristics) |
| 51 | Outcome (not full ED LOS, only wait to be seen) |
ED, emergency department; LOS, length of stay; OECD, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.