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The aim is to compare the triage accuracy of emergency medical technicians and nurses using the START system during disaster response.

March 25, 2026Prehospital and Disaster Medicine

Comparison of Triage Accuracy Between EMS and Healthcare Personnel Using START Triage: A Case Study of the Eastern Region Disaster Drill

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YLYu Chi LiaoTzu Chi Foundation JNJen Hao NiehBuddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation HCHui Ying ChangTzu Chi Foundation

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This prospective observational study compares triage accuracy in a disaster simulation among EMTs and nurses, suggesting optimal roles for emergency response.

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The aim is to compare the triage accuracy of emergency medical technicians and nurses using the START system during disaster response.
Conducted a prospective observational study during a disaster drill simulating a 7.0-magnitude earthquake.
Two medical teams composed of advanced EMTs and hospital nurses triaged 30 patients.
Triage accuracy rates were compared between the two groups after completing their training.
EMT team (Station A) triaged 22 patients with an accuracy of 68.2%.
Nurse team (Station B) triaged 26 patients with an accuracy of 57.7%.
EMTs were found to have higher accuracy than nurses, which may be linked to more frequent training in START triage.

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Liao et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c37b33b34aaaeb1a67d6a6 https://doi.org/10.1017/s1049023x26107572

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This prospective observational study compares triage accuracy in a disaster simulation among EMTs and nurses, suggesting optimal roles for emergency response.

Comparison of Triage Accuracy Between EMS and Healthcare Personnel Using START Triage: A Case Study of the Eastern Region Disaster Drill

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Comparison of Triage Accuracy Between EMS and Healthcare Personnel Using START Triage: A Case Study of the Eastern Region Disaster Drill

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