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Area of Science:

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Global Health
  • Health Systems Strengthening

Background:

  • Triage is a fundamental emergency care function, recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO).
  • The Interagency Integrated Triage Tool was developed by WHO for use in low- and middle-income countries.
  • Evidence on triage's impact on clinical outcomes remains limited, despite its widespread acceptance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the evidence supporting triage in low-resource settings.
  • To assess the acceptability and performance of the Interagency Integrated Triage Tool.
  • To identify research gaps concerning triage implementation and clinical outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of evidence on triage in low-resource settings.
  • Focus on the Interagency Integrated Triage Tool implementation in Papua New Guinea.
  • Analysis of data from four single-centre studies.

Main Results:

  • The Interagency Integrated Triage Tool is reliably and efficiently applied by health workers.
  • Predictive validity of the tool is comparable to other triage instruments.
  • Clinicians highly regard the tool, and it requires minimal training for implementation.

Conclusions:

  • The Interagency Integrated Triage Tool demonstrates feasibility and acceptance in low-resource settings.
  • Further rigorous research is necessary to confirm the tool's impact on clinical outcomes and quality of care.
  • High-quality evidence linking triage implementation to improved patient outcomes requires further investigation.