Paediatric early warning systems for detecting and responding to clinical deterioration in children: a systematic review

Conclusions Despite many studies reporting on the complexity and multifaceted nature of PEWS, no evidence was sourced which examined PEWS as a complex healthcare intervention. Future research needs to investigate PEWS as a complex multifaceted sociotechnical system that is embedded in a wider safety culture influenced by many organisational and human factors. PEWS should be embraced as a part of a larger multifaceted safety framework that will develop and grow over time with strong governance and leadership, targeted training, ongoing support and continuous improvement.
Source: BMJ Open - Category: Journals (General) Authors: Tags: Open access, Communication, Paediatrics Research Source Type: research