Opinions of Physicians and Nurses regarding Facilities Necessary for a Fast Triage in Poursina Educational and Medical Center in Rasht
Iranian Journal of Emergency Medicine,
Vol. 8 No. 1 (2021),
23 November 2020
,
Page e36
https://doi.org/10.22037/ijem.v8i1.36620
Abstract
Introduction: In the last two decades, the lack of facilities has been one of the reasons that has increased the average triage time. This delay prolongs the patient's waiting time and increases the likelihood of errors and mortality. Limited studies have been conducted on the type of facilities required for a fast triage. The purpose of this study is to express the opinions of physicians and nurses regarding the necessary facilities for a rapid triage in Poursina Hospital, Rasht, Iran, in 2021. Methods: This was a qualitative study using conventional content analysis method, which was performed on the opinions of twenty people in the fields of emergency medicine, general medicine, and nursing. The four Guba and Lincoln criteria were used for strengthening the data. Results: The opinions of 20 participants resulted in 4 categories and 17 subcategories under the titles: providing human resources, empowering human resources, improvement of triage process, and provision of physical necessities. Conclusion: Human resources is a valuable component in triage. Careful planning is needed for the growth and development of this valuable asset. By providing the required staff and upgrading their capabilities through training and experience, the speed of triage can be increased. Giving employees a proper understanding of triage is also effective in accelerating the triage process. The provision of physical resources has also been identified as a facilitator, and those in charge should seek solutions for providing them.
- Triage
- Nurses
- Physicians
- Emergencies
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