P147: Clinical characteristics and system factors of elderly treated for agitation in the emergency department: a data driven approach

Abstract

moderate correlation between physicians predicted and actual practice with respect to viral testing (r = 0.67), but minimal correlation for CXR (0.05), steroids (r = 0.17) or Ventolin (r = 0.33) ordering. Conclusion: The finding that physicians have a limited ability to accurately predict their own performance emphasizes the importance of providing physicians with feedback. However, our results suggest that the consent process may be a potential barrier to effective A &F.