Publication type
Report
Authors
Publication date
January 15, 2024
Summary:
Telephone triage and digital triage aim to improve access to general practice by making early clinical decisions with signposting where necessary. However, the impact of triage systems on health and care inequalities remains uncertain. This brief examines the differential impacts of telephone and digital triaging systems on disadvantaged groups.
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Link
https://www.heec.co.uk/resource/what-works-mitigating-inequalities-in-telephone-and-digital-triage/
Notes
References: Saunders, C.L. and Gkousis, E. (2022) 'Impact of telephone triage on access to primary care for people living with multiple long-term health conditions: rapid evaluation', Health and Social Care Delivery Research, 10(18). https://doi.org/10.3310/UCCE5549
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