Ward-Based Staff Perspectives on Their Preparedness to Recognize Patient Deterioration: An Interpretive Description Study

Background: Despite an overall decline in serious adverse events in hospitalized patients, approximately one third of inpatient mortality continues to relate to adverse events impacting patients on general wards. The preparedness of nurses, midwives, and nursing assistants (collectively referred to...

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Published inThe Journal of Nursing Research Vol. 33; no. 1; p. 369
Main Authors John MIKHAIL, Lindy KING
Format Journal Article
LanguageChinese
Published 台灣 臺灣護理學會 01.02.2025
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clinical deterioration
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patient safety
preparedness
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ward-based staff
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ISSN1682-3141

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Summary:Background: Despite an overall decline in serious adverse events in hospitalized patients, approximately one third of inpatient mortality continues to relate to adverse events impacting patients on general wards. The preparedness of nurses, midwives, and nursing assistants (collectively referred to as ward-based staff) to recognize patient deterioration is therefore seen as critical. Purpose: The aim of this study was to explore ward-based staff perspectives regarding their preparedness to recognize patient deterioration. Methods: An interpretive description approach was utilized to interview 16 participants from a single-center regional hospital. The participants included nurses, midwives, and nursing assistants who worked exclusively on wards. The participants were purposely selected to complete semistructured interviews. Data were analyzed using a six-step thematic analysis, and the study followed the Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research checklist. Results: Three main themes (with subthemes) were i
ISSN:1682-3141