A systematic review of patient tracking systems for use in the pediatric emergency department.

Ian Dobson; Quynh Doan; Geoffrey Hung

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A systematic review of patient tracking systems for use in the pediatric emergency department.

January 31, 2013

Dobson I, Doan Q, Hung G. J Emerg Med. 2013;44(1):242-8.

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This review found support for the use of barcode, infrared, and radiofrequency identification patient tracking systems to improve safety and efficiency. However, most studies lacked methodological strength to distinguish a best approach.

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