The Effect of Triage Assessments on Identifying Inflammatory Arthritis and Reducing Rheumatology Wait Times in Ontario.

Vandana Ahluwalia Sydney Brooks-Lineker Raquel SweezieMary J BellTetyana Kendzerska Jessica WiddifieldClaire Bombardiernull null

Published in: The Journal of rheumatology (2019)

Patients triaged and expedited by ERP experienced shorter wait times compared to usual care; however, some patients with IA/SARD were missed and waited longer. Our findings suggest that ERP working in a triage role can improve access to care for those patients correctly identified with IA/SARD. Further research needs to identify an ongoing ERP educational process to ensure the success of the model.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
emergency department
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
palliative care
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
rheumatoid arthritis
patient reported outcomes
pain management
chronic pain
patient reported