A systematic review of patient tracking systems for use in the pediatric emergency department.
Dobson I, Doan Q, Hung G. A systematic review of patient tracking systems for use in the pediatric emergency department. J Emerg Med. 2013;44(1):242-8. doi:10.1016/j.jemermed.2012.02.017.
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.