Table 1 Characteristics of included studies for the systematic review and meta-analysis of prolonged EDLOS in Ethiopia, 2023
Author | Year | Region | Study design | Type of ED | Sample size of studied patients | Prevalence | Response rate | study period | hospitals involved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alemu et al. [11] | 2019 | Southern Ethiopia | Cross sectional | Adult | 422 | 91.5 | 94.5 | 2018 | Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital |
Negasi et al. [15] | 2022 | Southern Ethiopia | Cross sectional | Pediatric | 422 | 79.7 | 96.68 | 2021 | Wolaita Sodo University Hospital |
Fekadu et al. [13] | 2022 | Central Ethiopia | Cross sectional | Adult | 400 | 42.25 | 97 | 2021 | Hiwot Fana Comprehensive Specialized Hospital |
Belayneh et al. [14] | 2023 | Northern Ethiopia | Cross sectional | Adult | 512 | 46.5 | 96.7 | 2022 | Amhara region comprehensive specialized hospitals |
Ahmed et al. [12] | 2020 | Central Ethiopia | Cross sectional | Adult | 422 | 38.4 | 100 | 2018 | Jimma Medical Center |
Tarkie et al. [27] | 2023 | Northern Ethiopia | Cross sectional | Adult | 5232 | 79.1 | 100 | 2021 | University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital |
Asinakew et al. [28] | 2023 | Central Ethiopia | Cross sectional | Pediatric | 303 | 46.2 | 100 | 2022 | Randomly selected hospitals in Addis Ababa |
Getachew M. [29] | 2023 | Central Ethiopia | Cross sectional | Adult | 899 | 85 | 100 | 2023 | Hiwot Fana Comprehensive Specialized Hospital |