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Components of life model in practice

D Mitchell, M Hicks

Accident and Emergency Nursing

|October 1, 1995

Summary

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Implementing the Components of Life model improved individualized patient care documentation in Accident and Emergency (A & E) departments. Staff enthusiasm and motivation for documentation significantly increased following this research process.

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Area of Science:

Nursing
Healthcare Management
Research Methodology

Background:

Lack of individualized patient care documentation and a universally accepted theoretical framework in Accident and Emergency (A & E) settings.
The UKCC's Standards of Record Keeping (1993) necessitates a robust documentation model for A & E departments.
Need for a model that emphasizes patient self-care and independence.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate and address the problem of inadequate individualized patient care documentation in A & E.
To implement and evaluate the acceptance of the Components of Life model among A & E staff.
To enhance the theoretical framework supporting patient care documentation.

Main Methods:

Literature search to identify the Components of Life model as a potential solution.

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Organized a study day to introduce the model to A & E staff.

Developed a draft nursing care document based on the model, followed by a trial implementation.

Collected and analyzed staff feedback through a review process.

Main Results:

A draft nursing care document was created using the Components of Life model.
The model was trialed for 4 weeks, with staff providing feedback.
Constructive criticism from staff led to improvements in the care plan.
Significant increase in staff enthusiasm and motivation towards documentation.

Conclusions:

The Components of Life model provides a viable framework for individualized patient care documentation in A & E.
Staff engagement and feedback are crucial for refining and implementing new care models.
The project successfully boosted staff motivation, indicating a positive shift in attitudes towards documentation.