Abstract

This study examined emergency department (ED) patients with depressed symptoms to detect depression and the issue of patient access to high-quality therapy. In addition, the incidence of possible treatment obstacles and depressive symptoms were connected in ED patients. The preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses guideline was followed to conduct this study. A comprehensive search was conducted of the Cochrane and PubMed databases. To be included in the systematic review, studies must evaluate the information currently available regarding adult depressed patients who visited the emergency room. Limits search results to articles released between the years 2012 and 2024. Recurrent use of ED in individuals with nonspecific pain was associated with moderate to severe depression. Significant rates of depression were seen in adult ED patients who did not have psychiatric issues, and these rates were also significantly associated with an increased likelihood of ED usage and hospitalization. Over half of ED depression visits needed inpatient admission.

Key words: Depression, emergency department, care utilization, risk, systemic review