Improving the quality of nurse ‐influenced patient care in the intensive care unit
ConclusionsThe nursing‐initiated QI project demonstrated improved ICU patient care in relation to early enteral nutrition commencement, DSIs and early and daily mobilizing.
Relevance to clinical practiceThe use of a nursing QI framework incorporating audit and feedback is one method of evaluating and enhancing the quality of care and improving patient outcomes. This initiative demonstrated the improved quality of nursing care for ICU patients, particularly in relation to early enteral nutrition commencement, timely antibiotics, DSIs and daily mobilizing. It is thus highly relevant to critical care nursing teams, particularly those working to create a culture where change is safe, achievable and valued.
Source: Nursing in Critical Care - Category: Nursing Authors: Lynsey J. Sutton, Rebecca J. Jarden Tags: Practice Development Source Type: research