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Is a national time target for emergency department stay associated with changes in the quality of care for acute asthma? A multicentre pre‐intervention post‐intervention study

There is debate whether targets for ED length of stay introduced to reduce ED overcrowding are helpful or harmful, as focus on a process target may divert attention from clinical care. Our objective was to investigate the effect of a national ED target in Aotearoa New Zealand on the recommended care for acute asthma as this is known to suffer in overcrowded departments.