Table 1

Descriptive characteristics of studies included in the review

ReferenceLocationSampleDurationDesignInterventionComparison
Bullard, et al13Canada62176 weeksRCT

  • Rapid assessment pod (RAP)

  • Three acute care spaces

Non-RAP
Penciner, et al14Canada12 305120 daysBefore-after

  • Rapid assessment zone (RAZ)

  • Five existing rooms

Non-RAZ
Ardagh, et al7New Zealand44675 weeksCCT

  • Rapid assessment clinic (RAC)

  • Two adjacent cubicles

Non-RAC
Bond15Saudi Arabian2001 monthBefore-after

  • Physician- and nurse-staffed patient assessment room (PAR)

  • One examination room

Non-PAR

  • RCT, randomized controlled trial; CCT, clinical controlled trial.