Journal of clinical nursing
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This study presents a minimum data set designed for an electronic system to complement verbal nursing handover. Background. Poor communication of patient information at handover has been implicated in adverse events with changes to clinical handover being proposed as a solution. This study developed a minimum data set for an electronic patient summary tool. DESIGN; Using an observational design the scope of information being presented by nurses at handover was identified in relation to a generic Nursing Handover Minimum Data Set. ⋯ The Nursing Handover Minimum Data Set for electronic nursing handover complements verbal handover and provides a tool to give clinicians access to comprehensive information about all patients within the ward area.
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To examine the effect of pressure ulcers in older patients on the length of stay in hospital. ⋯ To evaluate the distinct role of hospital acquired pressure ulcers further research is needed. The elderly patients in this study were a heterogeneous group. The implementation of clinical and nursing processes for both the 'fit' and the 'sick' geriatric patients is an important challenge.
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The objectives are: (1) to identify factors that influence the implementation of the guideline Triage in emergency departments [2004] in emergency departments in the Netherlands, and (2) to develop tailored implementation strategies for implementation of this guideline. ⋯ Insight into the barriers for implementation and tailoring implementation strategies to these barriers improves the implementation.
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To translate and test the reliability and validity of the Persian version of the Caregiver Quality of Life Index-Cancer scale. ⋯ The Persian version of the Caregiver Quality of Life Index-Cancer scale is simple to administer and will help nurses to identify the nursing needs of family caregivers.