Critical appraisal of papers describing triage systems

被引:22
作者
Hardern, RD [1 ]
机构
[1] Gen Infirm, Leeds LS1 3EX, W Yorkshire, England
关键词
triage; evidence-based medicine; reproducibility of results; emergency service; hospital;
D O I
10.1111/j.1553-2712.1999.tb00121.x
中图分类号
R4 [临床医学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100602 ;
摘要
This article seeks to provide readers with a framework to enable them to assess the quality of the published description or evaluation of a triage system. Similarities between the triage process and the process of diagnosis and the nature of clinical decision rules are noted. Criteria that triage evaluations should meet are recommended, based on methodology suggested from evidence-based medicine, the development of clinical decision rules, and evaluation of diagnostic tests.
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页码:1166 / 1171
页数:6
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