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Obstetric Triage Scales; a Narrative Review
Farzaneh Rashidi Fakari1, Masoumeh Simbar2, Shahrzad Zadeh Modares3
1Students Research Committee, Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Email: Rashidiff@yahoo.com, orcid.org/0000-0001-7498-475X.
Archives of Academic Emergency Medicine
|March 9, 2019
Summary
This review found a lack of standardized tools for obstetric triage, highlighting the need for a reliable system to prioritize care. Further development is required for consistent and effective obstetric triage services.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Healthcare Management
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- The demand for high-quality obstetric care has driven the development of obstetric triage.
- Obstetric triage aims to optimize care delivery and patient outcomes in obstetrics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the evolution of tools and criteria used in obstetric triage services.
- To identify existing obstetric triage tools and systems.
Main Methods:
- A narrative review of articles published between 2000 and 2018.
- Searches conducted in multiple databases using keywords related to obstetric triage and assessment tools.
- Inclusion of articles in English and Persian.
Main Results:
- Eight articles met eligibility criteria, with six introducing specific tools and two presenting triage systems.
- Identified tools include ESI, OTAS, BSOTS, MFTI, Florida Hospital Tool, SAQ-GE, and PETRA.
- Validity and reliability were assessed in only five studies, with acceptable results in those.
Conclusions:
- There is a lack of consensus on a single, standardized obstetric triage tool or system.
- A need exists for a validated, reliable, and standardized system with clear definitions for obstetric triage.
- Standardization is crucial for accurate prioritization and management of waiting times in obstetric care.
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