Sarcouncil Journal of Medical Series

Abstract: The Emergency Departments (EDs) around the world were really faced with many challenges due to the pandemic. One of the most important measures that could affect the health system and, finally, the outcome for patients is the evaluation of the strategies for timely diagnosis, treatment, and triage of patients with the virus where. In this study, we wish to analyze and compare the strategies for the evaluation of patients with the virus from the perspective of patient demographics, triage efficacy, and technology integration in emergency departments and. The methodology A longitudinal study was carried out over three years' time (January 2021- December 2023) in different emergency departments in Iraq. The study population was 384 patients presenting with SARS-CoV-2 symptoms, classified into two groups: KAP-intervention hospitals (Group 1, n=200) and non-intervention facilities (Group 2, n=184). After a wide assortment of demographic data was gathered, clinical indicators reflecting the impact of interventions that were based on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) on patient education and on quality of life were analyzed using structured questionnaires and clinical assessment where. The results of this study indicated that the two groups differed significantly in the knowledge of symptoms associated with the disease, preventive practices, and quality-of-life outcomes, p<0.001. With respect to clinical parameters, Group 1 had more comorbidities and worse clinical indicators. The KAP intervention improved knowledge and practices in respect to all aspects of mitigating the disease: Chi-square test, p<0.001. Through logistic regression analysis, risk factors of severe outcomes included age, BMI, and smoking. And finally The structured triage approach, telehealth integration, and training programs have greatly improved the effectiveness of COVID-19 patient evaluation in emergency departments. These results further emphasize the need for ongoing modulation of assessment methods to improve patient outcomes and the health system's resilience in spikes of COVID-19 cases.