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The "No bed syndrome" in Ghana - what, how and why? A literature, electronic and print media review

Medicine and Health

The "No bed syndrome" in Ghana - what, how and why? A literature, electronic and print media review

Y. Ll, A. Ka, et al.

Explore the alarming phenomenon of 'no bed syndrome' in Ghana, a crisis where hospitals turn away critical patients due to bed shortages, often with fatal consequences. This comprehensive review by Yevoo LL and colleagues highlights the systemic issues leading to this problem and discusses potential solutions for reform.

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Abstract
This review aimed to document the meaning of the phrase "no bed syndrome" in the Ghanaian context, how and why it occurs, and potential solutions. A qualitative desk review using thematic synthesis of grey and published literature, print and electronic media (January 2014 to February 2021) was conducted. "No bed syndrome" describes hospitals turning away emergency patients due to lack of beds, sometimes resulting in death. The situation is most acute in Greater Accra, driven by contextual, health system, value, and priority factors. Solutions have been fragmented, requiring whole-system reform.
Publisher
Frontiers in Health Services
Published On
May 10, 2023
Authors
Yevoo LL, Amarteyfio KA, Ansah-Antwi JA, Wallace L, Menka E, Ofori-Ansah G, Nyampong I, Mayeden S, Agyepong IA
Tags
No bed syndrome
Ghana
hospital emergency
bed shortages
health system reform
Greater Accra
patient care

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