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Janine Valentine1, Heather Skirton
1Critical Care Outreach, East Somerset NHS Trust, Yeovil, UK. janine.valentine@ydh.nhs.uk
Nursing in Critical Care
|September 22, 2007
Summary
Hospital clinical staff reported positive experiences with critical care outreach teams (CCOTs), finding them approachable and beneficial for patient care. This feedback led to increased operational hours for the CCOT service.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Critical Care Medicine
- Quality Improvement
Background:
- Innovative healthcare delivery models, such as critical care outreach teams (CCOTs), are emerging.
- CCOTs aim to provide critical care support to patients throughout acute hospital settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To audit the effectiveness of a CCOT by evaluating hospital clinical staff's attitudes and opinions.
- To understand staff perceptions regarding the CCOT's impact on clinical care and accessibility.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire was distributed to health professions staff at an acute hospital.
- Anonymous responses were analyzed using descriptive statistics and content analysis of free text.
Main Results:
- A 33% response rate (100 questionnaires) was achieved across various professional backgrounds.
- Staff perceived the CCOT as approachable, enhancing clinical care, advice accessibility, and critical care skill development.
Conclusions:
- Hospital staff believe CCOTs significantly enhance clinical care within the institution.
- Findings supported an increase in daily operational hours for the CCOT.
- Further research is needed on patient acceptability and impact on patient outcomes.
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