Extent and application of patient diaries in Austria: process of continuing adaptation

ConclusionThe implementation of a new nursing intervention is an ongoing process. Being innovative and responsible can be challenging, especially in hierarchical team structures. We recommend that nurses work towards national standards for the diary concept in order to enable future research into the process and outcome of ICU diaries. Relevance to Clinical PracticeThe implementation of ICU diaries in routine care requires an ongoing adaptive, reflective process. Nurses may experience innovation, leading to the development of their own, feasible adaptions and structures.

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Source: Nursing in Critical Care - September 20, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Patrik Heindl, Adelbert Bachlechner, Peter Nydahl, Ingrid Egerod Tags: Research Source Type: research