Care and comfort rounds: improving standards.

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Patient Care
• Healthcare Management

Background:

• Delivering person-centred, safe, and effective care presents consistent challenges.
• Proactive nursing care is essential for improving patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the implementation of 'care and comfort' rounds by a nursing team.
• To evaluate the impact of 'care and comfort' rounds on nursing care delivery and patient experience.

Main Methods:

• One nursing team implemented structured 'care and comfort' rounds.
• Data collection focused on patient falls, call buzzer usage, patient experience, and staff satisfaction.

Main Results:

• Reduced patient falls and call buzzer usage.
• Enhanced patient experience and satisfaction.
• Improved staff satisfaction in care delivery.
• Shift from reactive to proactive nursing care.

Conclusions:

• 'Care and comfort' rounds are an effective strategy for improving nursing care.
• Proactive nursing interventions enhance patient safety and satisfaction.
• This approach positively impacts the care environment and staff morale.