Classification system at the Flu Clinic from nursing perspectives. Matron Roberts Polyclinic II, Belize

Authors

  • Adalberto Lluch Bonet Licenciado en Enfermería, Máster en Salud Pública. Brigada Médica Cubana en Belice.
  • Adria Elena Domínguez Padrón Licenciada en Enfermería. Brigada Médica Cubana en Belice.
  • Karl Jones Doctor en Medicina. Coordinador médico. Matron Roberts Policlinic II. Ciudad Belice

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61997/bjm.v12iSuppl1.309

Keywords:

respiratory triage, primary care, Covid-19, nursing

Abstract

Introduction: Respiratory triage in primary care is of vital importance in the identification of patients with signs and symptoms of respiratory disease for suspected COVID-19. This allows to reduce the risk of contagion and waiting time in health care. Objective: To show the results of respiratory triage from nursing perspectives at Matron Roberts Polyclinic II, Belize City. Methodology: A preliminary longitudinal retrospective study was carried out, covering the period from April 2020 to March 2022. The statistical records of cases treated at the polyclinic was the primary source. Results: between April 2020 and March 2022, at the respiratory clinic of Matron Roberts Polyclinic II, high peaks of respiratory symptoms and signs were observed in December 2021 and January 2022, in correspondence with the increase in COVID-19 cases nationwide, in turn, nursing actions were verified in compliance with respiratory triage protocols. Conclusions: The behavior of the triage care activity for people with respiratory conditions was shown in relation to suspected cases of COVID-19, and in turn the importance.

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Published

25-09-2023

How to Cite

Lluch Bonet, A., Domínguez Padrón, A. E., & Karl Jones. (2023). Classification system at the Flu Clinic from nursing perspectives. Matron Roberts Polyclinic II, Belize. Belize Journal of Medicine, 12(Suppl1), 44–48. https://doi.org/10.61997/bjm.v12iSuppl1.309

Issue

Vol. 12 No. Suppl1 (2023): Special issue

Section

Original

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