Use of admission CTG in low-risk parous women: a clinical audit
Quality improvement measures led to midwives reducing the use of cardiotocography (CTG) on admission by 47 per cent. Nevertheless, they continued to use CTG more often than necessary.
Quality improvement measures led to midwives reducing the use of cardiotocography (CTG) on admission by 47 per cent. Nevertheless, they continued to use CTG more often than necessary.
The registered nurses demonstrated a higher level of competence than the nursing associates and healthcare assistants. However, scores were too low in all three groups in response to emergency scenarios.
Only one guideline detailed a practical and systematic set-up of instrument tables.
De-escalation training improved students’ de-escalation skills and boosted their confidence in coping with patient aggression.
They wanted clear guidelines and procedures and felt forced to digitise their work.
Many medical records lacked information about nutritional risk, and few patients at nutritional risk were followed up.
The RPM tool is flexible for both nurses and patients and can have a positive impact on the relationship. But it can also cause extra work.
Health personnel find that high-energy smoothies do not always have the intended effect. Some patients become obstipated or nauseous, and undernourished patients do not gain weight.
When staff in the child health clinic and school health services tell parents that their child is overweight, many feel both a sense of shame and guilt.
Healthcare personnel who interact with patients and their families can learn from the families’ experiences when a loved one is affected by dementia.