Factors contributing to adverse events after ICU discharge : a survey of liaison nurses
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Elliott, Malcolm, Worrall-Carter, Linda and Page, Karen. (2013). Factors contributing to adverse events after ICU discharge : a survey of liaison nurses. Australian Critical Care. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aucc.2012.07.005
| Authors | Elliott, Malcolm, Worrall-Carter, Linda and Page, Karen |
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| Abstract | Background: A significant number of patients experience an adverse event when discharged from intensive care to a ward. More than half of these events may be preventable with better standards of care. Aim: To explore the opinions of an expert group of clinicians around factors contributing to adverse events in patients discharged from ICU. Method: Online survey of Australian ICU Liaison Nurses (n = 39) using a validated questionnaire of 25 items. Results: The response rate was 92.8%. Key contributing factors included a lack of experienced ward staff, patient co-morbidities and the clinically challenging nature of many patients. Conclusion: Modifying processes of care may decrease the risk or impact of adverse events in this high risk patient population. |
| Year | 2013 |
| Journal | Australian Critical Care |
| ISSN | 1036-7314 |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aucc.2012.07.005 |
| Page range | 76 - 80 |
| Research Group | School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine |
| Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
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