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Assessing acutely ill patients on general wards
1Royal West Sussex Trust, Chichester, West Sussex. Jo.Ahern@rws-tr.nhs.uk
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|September 11, 2002
Summary
Nurses can now use a structured assessment system to identify and manage acutely ill patients in general hospital wards. This approach supports timely intervention for critical illness outside intensive care settings.
Area of Science:
- Medical Care
- Nursing Practice
- Patient Monitoring
Background:
- Rising demand for intensive care facilities leads to more critically ill patients in acute wards.
- Effective patient assessment is crucial for managing acute conditions in non-specialized environments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a structured assessment system for nurses.
- To guide the evaluation of acutely ill patients in general ward settings.
Main Methods:
- Development of a structured assessment framework.
- Application of the system by nursing staff in acute ward environments.
Main Results:
- Provides nurses with a systematic approach to patient assessment.
- Aims to improve early detection and management of critical illness.
Conclusions:
- The structured system enhances nurses' ability to care for acutely ill patients on general wards.
- Facilitates prompt recognition and intervention for deteriorating patients.