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. 2022 Jun 2;14(6):e25604. doi: 10.7759/cureus.25604

Table 2. Odds of ED LOS >6 and >12 hours for mental health compared to medical visits overall and by disposition.

*adjusted for age group, sex, race/ethnicity, insurance type, region, and year; AOR = adjusted odds ratio; CI = 95% confidence interval; ED LOS = emergency department length of stay

LOS AOR (CI)*
Overall  
   >6 hours 2.7 (2.5-3.0)
   >12 hours 2.2 (1.9-2.6)
Admission  
   >6 hours 1.1 (0.9-1.3)
   >12 hours 1.5 (1.2-1.8)
Transfer  
   >6 hours 3.0 (2.3-3.8)
   >12 hours 2.7 (2.0-3.7)
Discharge  
   >6 hours 2.5 (2.2-2.8)
   >12 hours 1.8 (1.5-2.2)