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Why we do the things we do: applying clinical decision-making frameworks to triage practice.

M F Gerdtz1, T K Bucknall

  • 1School of Postgraduate Nursing, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Accident and Emergency Nursing
|May 8, 1999
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This study examines clinical decision-making in emergency department nurse triage, highlighting the need for naturalistic research to improve patient care outcomes. Understanding decision autonomy and uncertainty is key to enhancing triage processes.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Science
  • Clinical Decision Making
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Clinical decision making is complex, particularly in emergency departments.
  • Nurse triage involves critical judgments under pressure and uncertainty.
  • Existing literature provides varied perspectives on decision-making frameworks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and synthesize major themes in clinical decision-making literature.
  • To connect these themes to the practice of emergency department nurse triage.
  • To identify research needs for improving triage processes and outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of published research on clinical decision making.
  • Exploration of decision research approaches in nursing and medicine.

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  • Analysis of triage scales, algorithms, and intuitive decision processes.

    • Main Results:

    • Key themes include decision autonomy and decision making under uncertainty.
    • Strengths and limitations of various decision-making approaches are outlined.
    • Current frameworks often do not fully capture the chaotic triage environment.

    Conclusions:

    • Naturalistic research methods are essential for understanding the triage environment.
    • Improved understanding can lead to better evaluation and outcomes of triage decisions.
    • Further research is needed to optimize emergency department nurse triage practices.