[The development of a guideline to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of FACT board meetings using a Delphi
Background:
The FACTboard meeting structures the multidisciplinary meetings held by FACT teams, held for the 10-20% most care intensive patients. The FACT manual only provides a general outline for the FACTboard meeting, leaving out criteria specifying the methods to structure meetings. Precisely describing these criteria could improve the quality of these meetings.
Aim:
To develop a more detailed guideline on how to structure a FACTboard meeting by means of a Delphi study.
Method:
The panel of the Delphi study existed of 22 professions working in certified FACT teams and 8 experts in the field of FACT. Panel members individually assessed 113 items according to whether the statement should be included in the guideline. Statements rated important or essential by ≥80% of the panel members were included in the guideline. The panel members' commentary was used to shape and adjust the statements to clarify why they were regarded as important or unimportant.
Results:
54 statements were rated essential or important by ≥80% of the panel members. These statements pertained to the organization and structure of the FACTboard meeting and the roles and responsibilities of the team members.
Conclusion:
The developed guideline could be used by FACT and possibly ACT teams to structure the FACTboard meeting.
Related Concept Videos
01:43Sustainable Development
01:23Guidelines for Sketching a Curve
01:11Guidelines for Writing Outcome
Patient outcomes reflect the patient's response to the goal rather than what the nurse aims to achieve. Terminology should be observable and measurable to avoid the reader's interpretation. The desired outcome should be realistic and achievable in the designated care timeframe. Expected outcomes should align with adjunctive therapies. The outcome should enhance care...
01:30Guidelines for Nursing Documentation I
Factual:
The following points emphasize the significance of upholding accurate and unbiased documentation in healthcare.
01:26Guidelines for Nursing Documentation II
Timely documentation is crucial to ensure continuity of care for patients. Any delays in recording or reporting medical information can result in medical errors and even adverse patient outcomes. From medication administration to diagnostic test results, every detail must be accurately and promptly documented to provide the best possible care for patients.
01:06Legal Guidelines for Documentation