RecruitingNCT07726108

Digital Anticipatory Protocols at Triage to Improve ED Flow.

Implementing Digital Anticipatory Protocols at Triage to Improve Emergency Department Flow: A Before-After Study Protocol

Sponsor

Hôpital Fribourgeois

Enrollment

15,500 participants

Start Date

May 1, 2026

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Emergency department triage Emergency Department Patient Length of Stay Nurses Emergency Department Crowding Workflow diagnostic tests

Summary

This study aims to evaluate a pre-post intervention adding an early management decision at the end of the triage process to improve patient throughput. The intervention consists of adding digital checkboxes to the electronic triage system, providing nurses with formalized options for anticipated management based on patient acuity. The study compares a pre-intervention phase (May 1st to July 31st, 2026) with a post-intervention phase (May 1st to July 31st, 2027) to naturalize seasonal confounders. The primary outcome is the total Emergency Department Length of Stay (ED LOS).

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a procedure called Digital Anticipatory Protocols at Triage for people with emergency department crowding, emergency department patient, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years and older.

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Interventions

PROCEDUREDigital Anticipatory Protocols at Triage

The intervention consists of adding digital checkboxes to the electronic triage system. This provides nurses with formalized options for anticipated management based on patient acuity, aiming to encourage and document anticipatory actions while stimulating clinical reasoning.