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September 10, 2025Journal of Health Sciences and MedicineOpen Access

Effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on discharges against medical advice: a retrospective study

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ASAli SARIDAŞ

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Retrospective study reveals increased discharge against medical advice during COVID-19, highlighting demographic shifts.

Key Points

  • DAMA cases increased by 28.4% during the COVID-19 pandemic, indicating a significant shift in patient behavior.
  • ED visits decreased by 19.4% overall, suggesting pandemic-related access issues or avoidance of healthcare facilities.
  • An increase in elderly DAMA patients during the pandemic raises concerns about healthcare accessibility for vulnerable populations.
  • A statistically significant rise in DAMA occurrences during night shifts points to potential need for targeted interventions.

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Ali SARIDAŞ (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c241efb210217d647a0f4ehttps://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1685803
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