The clinical practice of Emergency Department Triage: Application of the Australasian Triage Scale—An extended literature review

Pardey, Toni G. McCallum

doi:10.1016/j.aenj.2006.09.003

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“…14 Triage should be consistent across all EDs throughout Australia. 5 The development and consistent use of triage guidelines have been shown to minimise morbidity and mortality. 4 Inaccurate triage decisions risk patient safety and compromise quality of care.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…3 Inaccuracy or inconsistency in triage decisions can result in serious consequences for the patient, potentially increasing morbidity and mortality, 4 and can also negatively affect ED resources. 3 While 5-tier triage systems have historically been shown to improve patient outcomes, 5 Triage accuracy and consistency 3 safety. 6 The development and use of triage guidelines have been shown to minimise morbidity and mortality.…”

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confidence: 99%

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The accuracy and consistency of rural, remote and outpost triage nurse decision making in one Western Australia Country Health Service Region

Ekins

Morphet

2015

Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The accuracy and consistency of rural, remote and outpost triage nurse decision making in one Western Australia Country Health Service Region

Ekins

Morphet

2015

Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal

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“…9 Triage category is assigned on arrival to an ED by a trained member of the nursing team. 10 The triage category assigned should reflect the clinical urgency. 11 The Australasian Triage Scale is used in Brisbane with five available categories, 1 being the most urgent.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Triage is a brief clinical assessment that determines the urgency of treatment and the time and sequence in which patients should be seen in the ED 9 . Triage category is assigned on arrival to an ED by a trained member of the nursing team 10 . The triage category assigned should reflect the clinical urgency 11 .…”

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Trends in paediatric injury rates using emergency department based injury surveillance

Shepherd

2010

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health

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Objective: The primary aim of this study was to develop a method of calculating paediatric injury rate from Emergency Department injury surveillance data and use this to describe trends in paediatric injury. This study also aimed to establish whether triage category could be used as an indicator of severity. Implications:The methodology used in this study is easily repeatable and could be used to evaluate injury prevention interventions. The prevention and management of injury should be directed by accurate injury incidence data.

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“…Triage systems can be used across the spectrum of health care to assess the needs of individuals to determine how, if and when clinical and staffing resources are allocated. From the emergency department 2,3 to community rehabilitation services, 4–6 triage tools have become more widely used to manage the increasing numbers of patients requiring health services.…”

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confidence: 99%

Triaging in dietetics: Do we prioritise the right patients?

Porter

Jamieson

2012

Nutrition & Dietetics

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Aim: Triage, or prioritisation, is a process used to assign patients to treatment categories for clinical management and to support the allocation of staffing resources. The literature is limited regarding dietetic triage processes, and evaluation of their validity and reliability. The aims of this study were to compare the dietetic triage guidelines used in a sample of Australian hospitals; acquire demographic information describing the dietetic department and its services; and obtain feedback from dietetic managers on the benefits/disadvantages of their triage guidelines. Methods: A questionnaire was developed to elicit demographic data and qualitative comments from a convenience sample of two hospitals in each Australian state and territory. Data collection occurred electronically and results were analysed qualitatively. Results: Ten responses were received (62.5% response rate). The number of inpatient beds at each hospital ranged from 180 to 980. Dietetic staffing ranged from 3.3 to 27.25 equivalent full-time positions. All participating hospitals had triage guidelines in use with prioritisation categories similar for inpatients but not outpatients. Validity and inter-rater reliability were poorly evaluated. Strengths and weaknesses identified by dietetic managers were consistent with those reported in other disciplines. Conclusions: Both consensus and lack of consistency within current dietetic triage practices were highlighted in this exploratory study. The lack of evaluation of validity and reliability shows a limited evidence base in this area of practice and these areas need to be addressed. Consideration should also be given to changes in priority and focus of dietetic practice which will impact on triage categories.

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The clinical practice of Emergency Department Triage: Application of the Australasian Triage Scale—An extended literature review

Cited by 29 publications

References 30 publications

The accuracy and consistency of rural, remote and outpost triage nurse decision making in one Western Australia Country Health Service Region

The accuracy and consistency of rural, remote and outpost triage nurse decision making in one Western Australia Country Health Service Region

Trends in paediatric injury rates using emergency department based injury surveillance

Triaging in dietetics: Do we prioritise the right patients?

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