Data were collected using the Socio-Demographic Data Form and Triage Decision-Making Inventory.Results: There was a significant difference between the total scale scores and the status of having an emergency care certificate (U=-2.238, p
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Objective & Hypothesis:Aim: The aim of this descriptive and cross-sectional study was to determine the triage decision-making levels of healthcare professionals working in emergency departments.Materials and Methods: The study was conducted in the emergency departments of the hospitals in Giresun between January and February 2016.
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Key Findings & Data:The study was completed with 54 healthcare professionals who agreed to participate.
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Conclusion & Impact:Data were collected using the Socio-Demographic Data Form and Triage Decision-Making Inventory.Results: There was a significant difference between the total scale scores and the status of having an emergency care certificate (U=-2.238, p
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Aim: The aim of this descriptive and cross-sectional study was to determine the triage decision-making levels of healthcare professionals working in emergency departments.Materials and Methods: The study was conducted in the emergency departments of the hospitals in Giresun between January and February 2016. The study was completed with 54 healthcare professionals who agreed to participate. Data were collected using the Socio-Demographic Data Form and Triage Decision-Making Inventory.Results: There was a significant difference between the total scale scores and the status of having an emergency care certificate (U=-2.238, p
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ALEMDAR, D. K., AKTAŞ, Y. Y. (2022). Triage Decision-Making Levels of Healthcare Professionals Working in Emergency Departments. Eurasian Journal of Emergency Medicine, Cilt: 16 - Sayı: 3, 92–96. https://ajindex.com/articles/508104
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