Predictors of bounce back for children redirected by triage nurses from the pediatric emergency department

Key Points

• Bounce back rates were observed among redirected children in the pediatric emergency department, highlighting concern for care efficiency.
• Significant predictive factors included age and presenting symptoms, with a bounce back rate observed at 15% in the sample population.
• Assessment of outcomes used triage and patient records to evaluate redirection effectiveness and follow-up care.
• Findings may enable enhanced triage protocols, but further study is needed to confirm applicability across different settings.