The radiographer approach to orthopaedic triage in an emergency hospital
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Radiographer, Orthopedic triage, EmergencyAbstract
Introduction - The aim of this study was to identify and analyze the approach of the radiographers in Orthopaedic triage in a hospital emergency department. Methods - Eleven radiographers working in a Hospital emergency department in Lisbon were interviewed and a content analysis technique was used to evaluate the results. The bioethical principles of professional autonomy were respected. Results - The qualitative analysis of the results from the collected data resulted in 3 categories: radiological examination performance; assessment of the triage process by the radiographer; the role of the radiographer in the orthopedic triage. Conclusion - This study allowed us to conclude that the radiographer has the technical capability to choose and is able to decide which is the most adequate study according to the patient’s condition. The study also revealed further education is needed in this specific area.
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