A retrospective exploratory design was used to examine triage nursesx2019; perceptions of their preparation for triage practice. Participants were divided into two groups based on their commencement date at triage. Comparisons were made between groups to determine if the x2018;AAEN recommendations for triage educationx2019; influenced participant triage preparation. Data was collected by self-report questionnaires. Descriptive statistics, correlations and inferential statistics were calculated using SPSS.
Triage education provision increased following the introduction of the x2018;AAEN recommendations for triage educationx2019;, however of concern, is the finding that participation in annual triage auditing has declined since the introduction of the recommendations.
The x2018;AAEN recommendations for triage educationx2019; have contributed to improvements in triage nurse preparation.