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Algorithm-directed triage of pediatric patients. A prospective study

F P Wilson, L O Wilson, A B Butler

    JAMA
    |April 18, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    Physician-written algorithms enable non-clinicians to safely triage pediatric patients, matching physician urgency ratings in 84% of cases. This approach optimizes healthcare resource allocation by freeing up medical professionals.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Medicine
    • Healthcare Management
    • Clinical Triage

    Background:

    • Increasing patient volume in acute care facilities necessitates efficient patient management.
    • Traditional triage relies heavily on trained medical professionals, potentially straining resources.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of using physician-written triage algorithms by non-clinicians for pediatric outpatients.
    • To determine if algorithm-directed triage can accurately assess patient urgency and optimize healthcare provider allocation.

    Main Methods:

    • An Army corpsman utilized physician-developed triage algorithms to assess the urgency of chief complaints for 2,000 pediatric outpatients.
    • The corpsman's urgency ratings were compared against subsequent physician assessments.

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    Main Results:

    • The corpsman's triage ratings demonstrated an 84% agreement with physician ratings.
    • Higher urgency classifications were assigned by the corpsman in 15% of cases, and lower classifications in only 1.2%.
    • No patient harm was identified during algorithm-directed screening.

    Conclusions:

    • Physician-written algorithms can be safely and effectively used by non-clinicians for pediatric patient triage.
    • Implementing algorithm-directed triage can conserve valuable time for pediatricians, nurse practitioners, and nurses, allowing them to focus on direct patient care.