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ConclusionsTrending accurate weight changes in heart failure patients allowed the care team to better manage patients and evaluate response to therapies. Nurses on the unit showed that a simple nursing intervention such as obtaining an accurate and timely daily weight can impact the plan of care and promote better outcomes.ResultsAccurate and timely daily weight monitoring improved>10% within 7 months. Thereafter, compliance has remained>90%. Accurate and timely daily weights was identified as having an influence on LOS. LOS was measured by milliman index and correlated to weight compliance.
Source: Heart and Lung: The Journal of Acute and Critical Care - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research