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Excellent service needs extra funding

Glenn Raybone

    Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
    |September 23, 2016
    PubMed

    Insights

    The article highlights an excellent cardiac service but notes a lack of overnight cover. This is concerning as circadian rhythm variations during these hours can trigger chest pains and heart attacks, necessitating increased funding and wider adoption.

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Circadian Biology

    Background:

    • The article discusses a cardiac service with excellent daytime care.
    • A critical gap exists in overnight coverage, from 10 PM to 7 AM.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of existing cardiac services.
    • To identify potential improvements in cardiac care, particularly during overnight hours.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative review of a reported cardiac service.
    • Analysis of service coverage times in relation to circadian rhythm impacts.

    Main Results:

    • The cardiac service is reported as excellent during operational hours.
    • No cover is provided between 10 PM and 7 AM.

    Conclusions:

    • The lack of overnight cardiac cover is a significant concern.
    • Circadian rhythm variations during off-hours may increase risks for chest pain and acute myocardial infarction.
    • Increased funding is recommended to extend service hours and encourage broader adoption by other hospitals.

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