TY - JOUR
AU - McGavin, C R
AB - The post-take ward round is a critical time for reviewing the initial history, examination and results, and the stage at which further treatment and investigations will be determined. However documentation of this ward round is often inadequate, so the benefits of decision making are lost. The documentation of 95 ward rounds was assessed for key items of information before and after the introduction of a proforma sheet. The introduction of the proforma led to a significant improvement in the documentation of a diagnosis, management plan, prophylaxis for deep vein thrombosis, and resuscitation status (p<0.05), which will have a significant impact on patient care.
TI - Do post-take ward round proformas improve communication and influence quality of patient care?
JF - Postgraduate Medical Journal
DO - 10.1136/pgmj.2003.016097
DA - 2004-11-10
UR - https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/oxford-university-press/do-post-take-ward-round-proformas-improve-communication-and-influence-B7wYf6Nly2
SP - 675
EP - 676
VL - 80
IS - 949
DP - DeepDyve
ER -