The Effect of Mandatory Triage Questions on Triage Processes: A Qualitative Exploratory Study.
J Emerg Nurs
; 50(1): 84-94, 2024 Jan.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
The study purpose was to obtain an understanding of both the types of questions mandated for the triage encounter in emergency departments across the United States and how emergency nurses perceive the relevance of these questions to the triage process.METHODS:
A qualitative descriptive exploratory study using focus group data was used. Data were collected at an in-person emergency nursing conference held in September 2022. Data were analyzed using Mayring's 8-step process.RESULTS:
Participants (n = 35) voiced concerns about a lack of expertise at all points in the triage process. The overarching problem is reported as data required by regulatory agencies are conflated with triage assessment information. Participants in this study reported that the conflation of the triage assessment with regulatory compliance is causing significant issues in the ability of emergency nurses to appropriately evaluate patient presentations. Thematic categories were identified as who's assessing the patients? assessment or compliance? important questions, situationally important questions, questions asked before discharge, and the lack of emergency nurse input.DISCUSSION:
The conflation of regulatory data collection with patient assessment at the initial triage encounter challenges the ability of the emergency nurse to rapidly and accurately identify patients at risk of deterioration. We recommend that initial triage processes encompass questions that focus on establishing the stability of the patient and the safety of the waiting room and include inquiry relevant to the patient presentation.Palabras clave
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Triaje
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Enfermería de Urgencia
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Humans
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En
Revista:
J Emerg Nurs
Año:
2024
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Article