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Start Over Descriptor "HOSPITAL wards" Topic analysis of variance Region midwest (u.s.) Publisher jannetti publications, inc.
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1. Incidence, Correlates, And Interventions Used For Pressure Ulcers of the Ear.

Author

Turjanica, Mary Ann, Clark, Lynn, Martini, Christine, Miller, Pauline, Turner, Barbra L., and Jones, Susan

Subjects
*BEDSORES prevention, *EXTERNAL ear, *ACADEMIC medical centers, *ANALYSIS of variance, *AUDITING, *PRESSURE ulcers, *CHI-squared test, *COMPARATIVE studies, *CONFIDENCE intervals, *STATISTICAL correlation, *HOME care services, *LENGTH of stay in hospitals, *HOSPITAL wards, *HOSPITAL personnel, *RESEARCH methodology, *NURSES, *NURSING practice, *NURSING assessment, *NURSING specialties, *OXYGEN therapy, *PERSONNEL management, *QUALITY assurance, *RESEARCH, *RESPIRATORY therapy equipment, *SKIN care, *COMORBIDITY, *OCCUPATIONAL roles, *CONTINUING education units, *SEVERITY of illness index, *WOUNDS & injuries, BEDSORE risk factors
Abstract

Skin prevalence audits revealed annual increases in incidence of pressure ulcers of the ear. A research study was conducted to assess correlates of the problem. Study results guided clinical practice changes that reduced the incidence to zero. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2011

2. Perspectives of Patients and Families About the Nature of and Reasons for Call Light Use and Staff Call Light Response Time.

Author

Tzeng, Huey-Ming

Subjects
*ACCIDENTAL fall prevention, *RISK factors of falling down, *ANALYSIS of variance, *STATISTICAL correlation, *FAMILIES, *LENGTH of stay in hospitals, *HOSPITAL wards, *HOSPITAL personnel, *MEDICAL quality control, *NURSES, *NURSING, *NURSING specialties, *PATIENT satisfaction, *PATIENT safety, *RESEARCH, *STATISTICAL sampling, *STATISTICS, *SURVEYS, *T-test (Statistics), *VETERANS' hospitals, *DATA analysis, *CROSS-sectional method, *DATA analysis software, RESEARCH evaluation
Abstract

The purpose of this exploratory survey study was to determine the perspectives of patients and family visitors about the reasons for and nature of patient- and family-initiated call lights, call light use, and response time to call lights. Fifty-three percent of participants (n=63) perceived most of their call lights mattered to their safety. Participants believed answering call lights should be a priority among patient care tasks as a critical aspect of nursing staff roles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2011

3. Professional Issues. Nurse-Physician Rounds: A Collaborative Approach To Improving Communication, Efficiencies, and Perception of Care.

Author

Burns, Kimberly

Subjects
*ANALYSIS of variance, *AUDITING, *COMMUNICATION, *HOSPITAL wards, *HOSPITAL personnel, *INTENSIVE care nursing, *INTERPROFESSIONAL relations, *MEDICAL personnel, *NURSE-physician relationships, *NURSES, *NURSING practice, *ORGANIZATIONAL effectiveness, *PATIENT satisfaction, *PHYSICIAN-patient relations, *QUALITY assurance, *SCALE analysis (Psychology), *SURVEYS, *TEAMS in the workplace, *PILOT projects, *HOSPITALISTS, *PATIENTS' families, *HOSPITAL rounds
Abstract

The article discusses research on the importance of the collaboration of nurses and patients to enhance perception, efficiencies and communication of care. The researcher explored a project at a 350-bed trauma hospital in a midwestern city in the U.S. concerning the development of a new approach to patient care. She found that patient satisfaction and quality of care are the top concerns of nurses and physicians in the hospital.

Published
2011

4. Outcomes and Cost Analysis of the Impact of Unit-Level Nurse Staffing On Post-Discharge Utilization.

Author

Bobay, Kathleen L., Yakusheva, Olga, and Weiss, Marianne E.

Subjects
*NURSING audit, *ANALYSIS of variance, *CHI-squared test, *CONCEPTUAL structures, *COST effectiveness, *EMERGENCY medical services, *EPIDEMIOLOGY, *HOSPITAL wards, *HOSPITALS, *HOSPITAL admission & discharge, *WORKING hours, *MATHEMATICAL models, *RESEARCH methodology, *EVALUATION of medical care, *MEDICAL care costs, *MEDICARE, *NURSES, *NURSES' aides, *NURSING, *PERSONNEL management, *PRACTICAL nurses, *STATISTICAL sampling, *WAGES, *HEALTH insurance reimbursement, *SAMPLE size (Statistics), *THEORY, *DATA analysis, *MULTIPLE regression analysis, *RETROSPECTIVE studies
Abstract

The article highlights a study which used a within-unit-over-time methodology to estimate the effects of unit-level nurse staffing on unplanned readmissions and emergency department (ED) visits within 30 days post-discharge. It emphasizes that nurse managers, directors, and administrators should understand the impact of registered nurse (RN) staffing on patient outcomes. Also discussed is a proposal by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to reduce readmission/ED visits.

Published
2011

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