The Effect of a Separate Flow of Patients With Small Traumatic Injuries on Consult Time and Patient Satisfaction: A Retrospective Cohort Study During COVID-19 in the Emergency Department.

Background: With emergency department (ED) crowding and high workloads burdening healthcare, efficient patient flow management becomes increasingly crucial. A significant portion of this crowding is attributed to patients with minor traumatic injuries. The objective of this study is to investigate to what extent a separate patient flow for patients with small traumatic injuries influences consult times and patient satisfaction.