Objective: To assess the feasibility of an ED presenting complaint (PC) tool that categorised all ED PCs into 10 categories.
Methods: A retrospective analysis of 1445 consecutive patient encounters was conducted. The primary outcome was the frequency of use of the 10 PC categories.
Results: Of the 1203 patient encounters meeting inclusion criteria, the PC tool was completed by clinicians in 574 (47.7%). When completed, the tool's 10 options were selected for most presentations (72.3%).
Conclusion: The PC tool captured the majority of presenting complaints in 10 categories. External validation is recommended.
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