Exploration and optimization of a respiratory outpatient triage model during the X disease epidemic: A…

ObservationalMedicine· Jun 2026

Exploration and optimization of a respiratory outpatient triage model during the X disease epidemic: A retrospective observational study.

Chao Zhou, Xiao Feng, Hanhan Hong

Emergency Department FlowObservationalQ4IF 0.3

Optimized 3-tier respiratory triage system achieved 98.3% accuracy during epidemic surge.

Exploration and optimization of a respiratory outpatient triage model during the X disease epidemic: A retrospective observational study.

Chao Zhou … Hanhan Hong

Medicine · Jun 2026 · Q4 in General Medicine

Background

Preexamination triage is the critical first line of defense in outpatient settings.

Purpose

This study aims to address the lack of specific, optimized triage workflows for respiratory epidemics.

Methods

A retrospective observational study was conducted during the "Harmonious Mission-2022" deployment.

Results

98.3%

triage calls matched final diagnosis in nearly all cases

More results

An optimized 3-tier triage system - Entrance Security Check, Antigen Testing Area, and Preexamination Triage Area - integrated with a 3-level severity classification was implemented.

Key limiting factors included language barriers and environmental noise, which were addressed through standardized protocols and functional zoning.

More results

The structured 3-tier model demonstrated high operational efficiency and diagnostic concordance during the epidemic surge.

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Conclusion

These findings support the potential value of tiered task separation in strengthening preparedness for future respiratory outbreaks.

Exploration and optimization of a respiratory outpatient triage model during the X disease epidemic: A retrospective observational study.

Exploration and optimization of a respiratory outpatient triage model during the X disease epidemic: A retrospective observational study.

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