Emergency department triage decision-making by registered nurses: An instrument development study.

Gudrun ReayJames A RankinKaren L ThenTak FungLorraine Smith-MacDonald

Published in: Journal of advanced nursing (2024)

The TDI makes the complexity of triage decision-making visible. Identifying the influence of decision-making factors in addition to acuity that affect triage decisions will enable nurse managers and educators to develop targeted interventions and staff development initiatives. By extension, this will enhance patient care and safety.

Keyphrases

emergency department
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