Patient-initiated discharge from emergency departments and the related factors in Jiroft, South of Iran

Introduction: Patients’ self-discharge may indicate dissatisfaction with healthcare services. In some cases, it can lead to re-hospitalization or even the death of the patient. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the reasons for patient-initiated discharge from the emergency department of a teaching hospital in Jiroft, south of Iran. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional/analytical study was conducted in 2022 on 341 patients discharged by personal consent from the emergency department of a teaching hospital affiliated with Jiroft University of Medical Sciences, who were selected using a census method. To collect data, a checklist was used. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square test, and logistic regression analysis to identify the factors associated with self-discharge. P