title: Analysis of triage worldwide.
abstract: Several triage methods have been developed and adopted around the world but none has been devised for specific patient populations such as older people or those with special needs. This literature review outlines the development of triage since the 1950s, briefly discusses some of the models in use around the world, including one that is used in the care of older people, and outlines the issues that should be taken into account when deciding which method to adopt.
authors.affiliation: Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg.
authors.forename: Eric Fortes
authors.initials: EF
authors.lastname: Lähdet
authors.forename: Bjorn-Ove
authors.initials: BO
authors.lastname: Suserud
authors.forename: Anders
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Jonsson
authors.forename: Lars
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Lundberg
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D044362:Australasia; D002170:Canada; D005060:Europe; D006801:Humans; D008888:Military Nursing / Q000379:methods; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D014218:Triage / Q000379:methods*