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Triage Training, Instrument Evaluation, and Communications: Analyzing Usability of a 5-Level Triage System in the Pre-Hospital Care Environment541 views
Author
Smith, Donald, Nursing - Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, University of Virginia
Advisors
Snyder, Audrey, School of Nursing, University of Virginia
Hollen, Patricia, School of Nursing, University of Virginia
Anderson, Joel, School of Nursing, University of Virginia
Abstract
Purpose: To evaluate a collaborative, cross-discipline and in-depth triage method by comparing the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) to the Emergency Severity Index (ESI) and to outcomes in the emergency department (ED). Additionally, the study will investigate paramedic self-evaluations of frequency and effectiveness of activities within their professional role using the Six Dimensions of Nursing Competence (6-D) Scale.
Degree
PHD (Doctor of Philosophy)
Keywords
Triage; Paramedic; Nurse; CTAS; ESI; Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale; Emergency Severity Index
Language
English
Rights
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
Smith, Donald. Triage Training, Instrument Evaluation, and Communications: Analyzing Usability of a 5-Level Triage System in the Pre-Hospital Care Environment. University of Virginia, Nursing - Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, PHD (Doctor of Philosophy), 2014-04-10, https://doi.org/10.18130/V3ZZ45.
Files
Todd Smith Libra Copy Dissertation May 2014 UVA.2.pdf
