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Plaster checks by nurses: safe and efficient?

A M Kelly, S Miljesic, P Mant

    Accident and Emergency Nursing
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    Nurses can effectively perform plaster casts checks, reducing doctor workload by two-thirds. This nursing-led approach improves patient waiting times and Emergency department efficiency.

    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedics
    • Nursing Practice
    • Healthcare Management

    Background:

    • Plaster cast checks are a common procedure in orthopedic care.
    • Current protocols often involve doctors for routine cast evaluations.
    • This can lead to increased patient wait times and strain on medical resources.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the efficacy of plaster cast checks performed by nurses versus doctors.
    • To evaluate the potential for nurses to manage routine cast checks independently.
    • To assess the impact on departmental efficiency and patient flow.

    Main Methods:

    • Prospective, blinded comparative study design.
    • Nurses and doctors independently performed plaster cast checks.
    • Data collected on accuracy, patient outcomes, and process efficiency.

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    Main Results:

    • Nurses demonstrated proficiency in performing plaster cast checks.
    • A nursing-led model could reduce doctor-performed checks by 66%.
    • Significant potential for improved Emergency department efficiency.

    Conclusions:

    • Nurses are capable of performing routine plaster cast checks effectively.
    • Implementing a nurse-led referral system can optimize resource allocation.
    • This change can decrease patient wait times and enhance Emergency department operations.