Scand J Trauma Resus
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Scand J Trauma Resus · Nov 2012
Multicenter Study Comparative StudyStructured classification for ED presenting complaints - from free text field-based approach to ICPC-2 ED application.
Although there is a major need to record and analyse presenting complaints in emergency departments (EDs), no international standard exists. The aim of the present study was to produce structured complaint classification suitable for ED use and to implement it in practice. The structured classification evolved from a study of free text fields and ICPC-2 classification. ⋯ ICPC-2 classification can be adapted for ED use. The authors suggest a list of 89 presenting complaints for use in EDs adult patients.