Prospective study of pain and patient outcomes in the emergency department: a tale of two pain assessment methods

Accurate pain assessment is essential in the emergency department (ED) triage process. Overestimation of pain intensity, however, can lead to unnecessary overtriage. The study aimed to investigate the influenc...

Source: Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine - October 23, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Nai-Wen Ku, Ming-Tai Cheng, Chiat Qiao Liew, Yun Chang Chen, Chih-Wei Sung, Chia-Hsin Ko, Tsung-Chien Lu, Chien-Hua Huang and Chu-Lin Tsai Tags: Original research Source Type: research