The educational needs of triage nurses

Abstract

The role of triage nurses is critical to ensuring patient safety and timely access to emergency care. Continuing professional development and ongoing support is required to effectively support the competence of triage staff. To date, very few studies have sought to describe the educational needs of triage nurses.This study aimed to identify which type of educational support nurses feel they need to manage the triage process.A validated questionnaire was used to explore triage nurses’ perceived educational support needs in relation to managing the triage process.On average, participants had 11.33 years of experience in their current role (SD = 7.27), 15.43 in emergency (SD = 9.80) and 13.44 in triage (SD = 9.16). Triage nurses (n = 27) identified the introduction of new ideas at triage to increase efficiency as the area in which they were in greatest need of training. Priority education needs that focused on clinical tasks, such as physical assessment skills, particularly in relation to observations and vital signs, to inform triage decision making were also identified. These priority education needs will inform the design of education programs and the development of the capabilities of the nursing workforce.Future research should seek to explore the traditional responsibilities of triage nurses, particularly to address queuing and delays at triage.

Effect of Pediatric Triage Education on Nurses' knowledge and Attitude at Emergency Department

“…Children are at a higher risk for consequences of unprofessional triage as they are unable to provide accurate information to careers for review. So, proper selection of triage, and its time can prevent theses serious complications, Therefore, providing emergency nurses with a proper education on triage will protect many lives, inhibit impairments, and reduce complications (10) . Aim of the research was to determine the effect of pediatric triage education on nurses' knowledge and attitude at emergency department.…”

“…1-Nurses' knowledge is expected to be improved after conducting pediatric triage education at Emergency department. (11,12) . Part (1) -Incorrect (don't know) was scored (0).…”