Patient Deterioration in the Adult Progressive Care Unit: A Scoping Review

Discussion Patient deterioration in the progressive care unit may benefit from team-based training methods involving checklists or protocols. Nurses can use surveillance, including physical assessment and technology, to recognize early warning signs. Lastly, the use of systems that identify patterns in vital signs can be useful to reduce patient harm. Further research in this area care is warranted and could potentially improve patient outcomes and nursing practice.
Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing - Category: Nursing Tags: Research DIMENSION Source Type: research