Concept Analysis of Triage Competency in Emergency Nursing / 중환자간호학회지
Journal of Korean Critical Care Nursing
;
(3): 41-52, 2017.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-788127
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
This concept analysis identified attributes and defined triage competency among emergency nurses.METHOD:
Walker and Avant's approach was used to guide the concept analysis. A literature review was completed including 26 studies, 5 reports of related associations, and 5 books.RESULTS:
The concept of triage competency in emergency nurses was identified as five attributes clinical judgment, expert assessment, management of medical resources, timely decision, and communication. Antecedents of the concept were triage education and emergency room experience. The consequences of the concept were efficiency of care, patient rating, and safety. Triage competency in emergency nurses was defined as the comprehensive ability to prioritize patients' urgency and allocate limited medical resources.CONCLUSION:
This study is meaningful since it clarified triage competency among emergency nurses. The attributes and empirical indicators of this study will likely lay the foundation for development of triage competency metrics.
Full text:
Available
Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Walkers
/
Triage
/
Clinical Competence
/
Emergency Nursing
/
Education
/
Emergencies
/
Emergency Service, Hospital
/
Patient Care
/
Judgment
/
Methods
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Critical Care Nursing
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
Similar
MEDLINE
...
LILACS
LIS