Effectiveness of a Four-level Chinese Emergency Triage Scale in Mainland China

The Reliability and Validity of a Four-level Chinese Emergency Triage Scale in Mainland China

Inter-rater reliability between experts and triage nurses was assessed in 484 emergency patients. The criterion-related validity was evaluated in other 30687 emergency patients, based on emergency department (ED) mortality, the length of stay in ED, the number of discharge, and hospitalization (intensive care/general ward).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients, older than 14 years and admitted to the ED, were eligible for this study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Gynecologic and obstetric emergencies
• Patients, who left against medical advice or hadn't been aided by a doctor