Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Emergency Department (ED) efficiency and patient outcome optimization are crucial areas of study in healthcare. This research aims to examine the relationship between patient demographics, Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) levels, Length of Stay (LOS) in the ED and patient outcomes. A retrospective analysis was conducted on 6000 patients who presented to a tertiary care center’s ED. The study focused on diverse patient demographics, categorized by CTAS levels and analyzed data on ED LOS, ICU LOS, total hospital LOS and patient outcomes including cure rates, symptom relief, morbidity and mortality. The study revealed a significant concentration of patients in higher urgency CTAS categories (Levels 1 and 2), with a corresponding impact on LOS and patient outcomes. Longer ED LOS was associated with higher morbidity and mortality, particularly in patients with prolonged ICU and total hospital stays. Additionally, the study identified a correlation between the length of ED stay and the distribution of less urgent cases (CTAS 4 and 5), as well as mortality and morbidity rates. The findings suggest that ED LOS, influenced by CTAS levels, significantly impacts patient outcomes. Efficient management of high‐acuity patients in the ED is critical and the study highlights the need for ongoing optimization of triage protocols and patient flow management to improve care delivery and outcomes.
How to cite this article:
Potula Namrat. Assessment of Triage Stratification Efficacy in Predicting Length of Stay and Patient Outcomes in
Emergency Departments.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2023.12.472.477
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.59218/makrjms.2023.12.472.477