Citation
(2012), "Role of triage liaison physicians on mitigating overcrowding in emergency departments", Clinical Governance: An International Journal, Vol. 17 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/cgij.2012.24817aaa.014
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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Role of triage liaison physicians on mitigating overcrowding in emergency departments
Role of triage liaison physicians on mitigating overcrowding in emergency departments
Article Type: Reviews of effectiveness From: Clinical Governance: An International Journal, Volume 17, Issue 1
Rowe, B.H., Guo, X., Villa-Roel, C., Schull, M., Holroyd, B., Bullard, M., Vandermeer, B., Ospina, M. and Innes, G.,The role of triage liaison physicians on mitigating overcrowding in emergency departments: a systematic review,Academic Emergency Medicine,2011,Vol. 18 No. 2,pp. 111-20
The review found that triage liaison physician interventions may not address the main causes of emergency department overcrowding, but appeared to improve leading indicators of quality of care (such as length of stay) in adult/mixed emergency department settings. More research was required before widespread employment of triage liaison physicians. The review was well conducted and the conclusions appear appropriate.