Objective To analyze the dynamic change of the number of admissions in the otolaryngology department of a hospital,aiming to provide a reference for the refined management of the department and the scientific allocation of medical and health resources.Methods The dynamic indicators in the time series analysis were used to analyze the annual change of the number of hospital admissions from 2013 to 2022,and the moving average seasonal index method was used to statistically analyze the number of hospital admissions in each month and quarter.Results The number of admissions to the department of otolaryn-gology in the hospital showed an overall growth trend,with a cumulative increase of 1 721 person-times,with a cumulative in-crease of 48.33%.The monthly peak period of hospital admissions was in July and August,of which July was the highest,with a seasonal index of 131.66%;and the trough period was in February,June,September,November,and December,of which September was the lowest,with a seasonal index of 79.59%.The quarterly peak was in the third quarter,with a seasonal index of 108.92%;and the trough was in the fourth quarter,with a seasonal index of 93.27%.Conclusion The number of admis-sions to the department of otolaryngology in the hospital shows obvious cyclical changes with monthly and quarterly changes,and medical and health resources should be scientifically and reasonably allocated according to the law to improve the quality and effi-ciency of medical services.
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