| Title |
Allgier, Chelsey MSN 2025 |
| Alternative Title |
Back to Basics: The Importance of Triage Education |
| Creator |
Allgier, Chelsey |
| Collection Name |
Master of Nursing (MSN) |
| Description |
This collection features Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) project papers and posters submitted by graduate students as part of the requirements for degree completion. These projects represent applied research and evidence-based practice initiatives addressing a wide range of topics in clinical care, nursing education, healthcare systems, and community health. Each paper demonstrates the integration of advanced nursing knowledge, critical analysis, and practical solutions to contemporary challenges in healthcare. |
| Abstract |
Purposes/Aims: This project aims to identify factors that affect triage acuity accuracy, educate; nursing staff to improve accuracy, and boost staff confidence in triaging. By addressing these; factors, we aim to reduce under- and over-triage, which can have serious patient consequences.; Rationale/Background: Despite the known importance of triage accuracy, current accuracy; rates vary between 59.2% and 82% (Suamchaiyaphum et al., 2024). Under-triage and over-triage; of patients can have detrimental consequences such as a twofold increase of complications and; mortality with under-triaged patients.; Methods: The project will provide a PowerPoint review, pre- and post-tests, and confidence; surveys to fill knowledge gaps and offer yearly updates on the Emergency Severity Index (ESI).; Pre- and post-tests will assess staff knowledge and confidence, and post-education surveys will; gather feedback on the training.; Results: Once this project is implemented, the goal is to enhance nurses' confidence in accurate; triaging, reduce bias related to patient factors, and improve the work environment, ultimately; improving triage accuracy (Suamchaiyaphum et al., 2024; Hwang & Shin, 2023; Won-Oak &; Myung-Jin, 2024).; Conclusions: Education specifically targeted at current, evidence-based practice while triaging; and reducing bias can increase accuracy rates when assigning acuity levels. |
| Subject |
Medical care; Medical protocols; Safety regulations; Nurses--In-service training |
| Digital Publisher |
Stewart Library, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, United States of America |
| Date |
2025 |
| Medium |
Thesis |
| Type |
Text |
| Access Extent |
40 page pdf |
| Language |
eng |
| Rights |
The author has granted Weber State University Archives a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to reproduce his or her theses, in whole or in part, in electronic or paper form and to make it available to the general public at no charge. The author retains all other rights. |
| Source |
University Archives Electronic Records; Master of Science in Nursing. Stewart Library, Weber State University |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| ARK |
ark:/87278/s6hdvgp0 |
| Setname |
wsu_atdson |
| ID |
154077 |
| Reference URL |
https://digital.weber.edu/ark:/87278/s6hdvgp0 |
