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Table 1

Analysis units and relative characteristics

Analysis unit	Characteristics
Patient	− Conditions with a high risk to health
	− High probability of recurrence
	− Lack of evidence supporting hospitalization due to reduced acuteness in the ED
Organizational units (ED, COU)	− Potential problems of overcrowding
	− Allocation challenges regarding medical personnel
	− Scheduling of CP examinations
Process	− Examination and management of patients presenting with high-risk, recurrent conditions
Process	− Workflow within the ED to address these cases efficiently

Analysis unit	Characteristics
Patient	− Conditions with a high risk to health
	− High probability of recurrence
	− Lack of evidence supporting hospitalization due to reduced acuteness in the ED
Organizational units (ED, COU)	− Potential problems of overcrowding
	− Allocation challenges regarding medical personnel
	− Scheduling of CP examinations
Process	− Examination and management of patients presenting with high-risk, recurrent conditions
Process	− Workflow within the ED to address these cases efficiently

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