Yarning to reduce take own leave events in First Nations patients
The Deadly RED redesign and implementation research aimed to improve take own leave (TOL) rates within a Queensland emergency department by providing a culturally competent care pathway.
‘Take own leave’ (TOL) is a term used to describe patients who either do not commence treatment or who leave prior to completion of their healthcare. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (respectfully referred to as First Nations) people presenting for emergency care have TOL rates four times greater than the remaining population and a burden of disease 2.3 times higher with significantly lower life expectancy.