INFLUENCE OF PATIENT DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS ON TRIAGE DECISIONS IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Triage in emergency departments (EDs) determines the prioritization of care. This study examines the inuence of demographic factors-age, gender, socioeconomic status, and education level—on triage decisions, patient outcomes, and satisfaction. The ndings reveal signicant associations, notably between age and higher urgency triage levels, and underscore the need for equitable triage processes to improve patient care.