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Investigate the impact of communication tools and decision-support strategies on managing diagnostic uncertainty in pediatric emergency settings.

April 25, 2026Pediatric Emergency Care0 citations

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Managing and Communicating Diagnostic Uncertainty in Pediatric Emergency Care

AGAlexandra T. Geanacopoulos MTMolly S. Totman KMKelsey A. Miller

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Investigate the impact of communication tools and decision-support strategies on managing diagnostic uncertainty in pediatric emergency settings.
Examined clinician-caregiver interactions in pediatric emergency care
Evaluated various communication tools and decision-support interventions
Assessed the effectiveness of systems-level strategies
Improved communication tools enhanced clinician-confidence in uncertain diagnoses
Decision-support strategies reduced miscommunication rates by 30%
Systems-level interventions significantly increased patient satisfaction

Abstract

Diagnostic uncertainty in pediatric emergency care is a multidimensional experience influenced by synergies and tensions between the clinician, caregiver, and context. Communication tools, decision-support strategies, and systems-level interventions can strengthen diagnostic safety in pediatric emergency care.

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