[Improving the Storage Integrity of Electroencephalography (EEG) Recordings in the Pediatric Ward]
Mei-Ying Wang1, Yu-Chen Lai2, Chi-Ling Chen3
1BSN, RN, Assistant Head Nurse, Department of Nursing, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan, ROC. zssc1026@cgmh.org.tw.
Background & Problems:
A total of 20 cases of children with epilepsy implemented electroencephalography (EEG) recording examinations in our ward between January 1st and March 10th, 2016. Fifteen (75%) of the recordings were incompletely stored, indicating that the EEG recordings storage integrity in our unit was 25%. Incomplete storage of these recordings results in prolonged hospital stays and negatively affects the ability of doctors to provide accurate diagnoses.
Purpose:
This project was developed to increase the EEG recording storage integrity for epileptic children to 100%.
Resolutions:
Improvement plans included reinforcing related promotions, formulating a standard flowchart for EEG recording education, making "warm bear signs", designing simple cartoon health-education flashcards, and providing in-service education.
Results:
The EEG recording storage integrity for epileptic children in our ward rose to 100% after implementation of the resolution measures, which achieved our purpose.
Conclusions:
We want to share this experience to improve the storage integrity of EEG recordings at other hospitals and clinics. The greatest benefit of this project was that the family members of children with epilepsy perceived more strongly the effort and care of the nursing staffs during examinations, which reduces the costs of healthcare.
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