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An optimized 3-tier outpatient triage system integrated with severity classification achieves high operational efficiency and a 98.3% diagnostic accuracy rate during respiratory epidemic surges. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.METHODOLOGICAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This study aims to develop an effective triage model for outpatient respiratory settings during epidemics.

June 8, 2026MedicineOpen Access

Exploration and optimization of a respiratory outpatient triage model during the X disease epidemic: A retrospective observational study

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CZChao ZhouZhejiang Medicine (China)XFXiao FengShanghai Changzheng Hospital HHHanhan HongShanghai Changzheng Hospital

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Retrospective observational study implements a triage system to enhance diagnosis efficiency in respiratory outbreaks, implying improved patient outcomes.

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This study aims to develop an effective triage model for outpatient respiratory settings during epidemics.
Conducted a retrospective observational study during the X disease epidemic.
Implemented a 3-tier triage system with severity classification and integrated protocols.
Analyzed data using descriptive statistics to assess triage efficiency and accuracy.
Achieved a mean daily patient throughput of 550.43 individuals (SD ± 284.13).
Reported a triage accuracy rate of 98.3%.
Identified key limiting factors including language barriers and environmental noise, addressed through standardized protocols.

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Zhou et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a265ccbad53cfb9357c60ba https://doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000049150

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Retrospective observational study implements a triage system to enhance diagnosis efficiency in respiratory outbreaks, implying improved patient outcomes.

Exploration and optimization of a respiratory outpatient triage model during the X disease epidemic: A retrospective observational study

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Exploration and optimization of a respiratory outpatient triage model during the X disease epidemic: A retrospective observational study

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