Understanding diagnostic processes in emergency departments: a mixed methods case study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Diagnostic processes in the emergency department (ED) involve multiple interactions among individuals who interface with information systems to access and record information. A better understanding of diagnostic processes is needed to mitigate errors. This paper describes a study protocol to map diagnostic processes in the ED as a foundation for developing future error mitigation strategies.

Methods and analysis

This study of an adult and a paediatric academic ED uses a prospective mixed methods case study design informed by an ED-specific diagnostic decision-making model (the modified ED-National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) model) and two cognitive theories (dual process theory and distributed cognition). Data sources include audio r

SUBMITTER: Daniel M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8475137 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature