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A Standardized Ward Round Proforma Improves Documentation in a Specialist Stroke Unit.

Edward J Armstrong¹, Kilda J Carpenter²

¹Medical Education, The University of Buckingham, Buckingham, GBR.

|November 30, 2022

Summary

A new stroke ward round proforma significantly improved clinical documentation quality and consistency. This standardized approach enhanced patient safety and communication within a UK specialist stroke unit.

Keywords:

checklist approach mdt medical documentation quality improvement projects ward round

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Quality Improvement Science
Health Informatics

Background:

Effective ward-round documentation is crucial for clinical communication and patient safety.
Standardized checklists have previously enhanced documentation in surgical and medical settings.
A UK specialist stroke unit sought to improve its documentation practices.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a standardized ward round proforma within a specialist stroke unit.
To enhance the quality and consistency of ward-round documentation.
To assess the impact of a stroke-specific proforma on documentation standards.

Main Methods:

An initial audit assessed ward round entries against standardized criteria.
A stroke-specific ward round proforma was co-designed with a multidisciplinary team.
A repeat audit evaluated documentation post-proforma implementation, alongside a feedback survey.

Main Results:

Overall documentation of standardized criteria improved from 48.7% to 62.1%.
Significant improvements were noted in documenting neurological examinations, venous thromboembolism prophylaxis, and blood test results.
84.2% of reviewed entries utilized the new proforma, with positive multidisciplinary team feedback.

Conclusions:

The stroke-specific ward round proforma effectively enhanced documentation quality and consistency.
The proforma implementation led to substantial improvements in key documentation areas.
Feedback informed the design of an updated proforma for continued quality improvement.