Table 5

Stepwise regression analysis of factors influencing the accuracy of triage nurses' judgement (N=279)

Independent variablesUnstandardised coefficients βSEStandardised coefficients βtp Value
Constant4.210.1824.100.001
Years in the emergency department0.220.020.509.950.001*
Hours of triage education0.740.190.193.830.001*
Levels of hospital
 District hospitals−0.460.15−0.15−3.140.002*
 Regional hospitals (reference)
Triage mode of delivery†
 Paper-pencil0.470.150.153.190.002*
 Computerised (reference)

  • ↵* p<0.05.

  • ↵† n=133; R2=0.40; adjusted R2=0.39; F value=45.31.