Validating obstetric triage systems, what are we really measuring - A modified Delphi process introducing outcome measures for obstetric emergency triage systems

As true acuity in a patient seeking emergency care has not been defined, outcome measures reflecting true acuity at the time of triage should be applied when validating triage systems. Previous studies on validity in obstetric triage systems are scarce and inconclusive regarding internal and external validity. The outcome measures developed in this study may serve as a template for validating obstetric triage systems implemented in similar contexts.