Patient outcomes after triage by emergency departments with or without advanced practice nurses in Japan: A retrospective cohort study using a nationwide inpatient database

Key Points

• Patient outcomes differed significantly based on triage methods used, impacting overall care effectiveness.
• The study highlights crucial variations in outcomes, with significant implications for using advanced practice nurses.
• Assessment involved a nationwide inpatient database to analyze performance across multiple emergency departments.
• These findings may enhance the understanding of emergency care settings and the role of advanced practice nurses.