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Developing context-specific patient triage systems is feasible in low-resource settings. This iterative approach requires flexibility and continuous reinforcement for successful implementation in public health emergencies.

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  • Public Health
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Health Systems Strengthening

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  • Cambodia's public health system rebuilding efforts focus on enhancing emergency services.
  • A 2011 needs assessment identified patient triage system implementation as a priority.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the design, implementation, and quality improvement of a context-specific patient triage system in Cambodia.
  • To inform and support similar initiatives in resource-limited settings.

Main Methods:

  • A patient triage system was co-designed with local stakeholders, tailored to Cambodia's health system.
  • Implementation involved educational interventions across 35 public hospitals in nine provinces.
  • Quality improvement included quarterly visits (Feb 2016–Sep 2018) with feedback collection and system updates.

Main Results:

  • Context-specific emergency triage systems can be established in low-resource environments.
  • An iterative development process and flexibility from stakeholders are crucial for new triage systems.
  • Consistent retraining and reinforcement are essential for process improvement.

Conclusions:

  • The development and implementation of a context-specific triage system in Cambodia proved feasible.
  • Successful adoption hinges on an iterative design, stakeholder flexibility, and ongoing reinforcement.
  • This model offers valuable insights for resource-limited settings globally.