Optimizing pediatric emergency triage in low-resource settings: evidence-based strategies, task-shifting, and technological innovations
Optimizing pediatric triage in low-resource settings requires a multipronged approach including policy integration, capacity building, technology adoption, and community involvement. Sustainable triage systems should combine standardized protocols, training, real-time decision support, and continuous quality improvement tailored to local contexts.
Authors
- Olalekan John Okesanya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3809-4271)
- Mohammed Alsabri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7278-2289)
- Mayam Mohamed Aziz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3003-4462)
- Shree Rath (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-4273-0827)
- Abdelrahman Tawfik (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0914-7669)
- Wafaa Shehada
- Sarah Urbon
- Shaliz Barzani
Institutions
- St. George's University (GD)
- University of Thessaly (GR)
- Islamic University of Gaza (PS)
- University of Modern Sciences (YE)
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneswar (IN)
- St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (US)
- Menoufia University (EG)
- Alexandria University (EG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Emergency Medicine
- Published
- 2025-10-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-025-00998-x
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.51