Patient transfer from the intensive care unit to a general ward.

This article explores the challenges of transferring patients from the ICU and uses evidence to examine ways to address them to ensure optimal care for a complex patient group. Transfer time, factors affecting general ward care, handover processes, recognition of deterioration and education, intensive care outreach, and the psychological factors affecting these patients are examined. PMID: 29094533 [PubMed - in process]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29094533?dopt=Abstract

Source: Nursing Standard - November 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Guest M Tags: Nurs Stand Source Type: research