One to one specialling and sitters in acute care hospitals: a scoping review

One to one specialling is a type of care which is provided to ensure the safety of patients who may be suffering from cognitive impairment, exhibit challenging behavior, or may be at risk of falls or of causing harm to themselves or others. Care such as this, often referred to as ‘specialling’ or ‘sitting’ is common practice in most hospitals around the world, but there is a lack of evidence regarding its cost effectiveness and the quality of care provided.

Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - April 28, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Victoria J. Wood, Cecilia Vindrola-Padros, Nick Swart, Michelle McIntosh, Sonya Crowe, Stephen Moris, Naomi J. Fulop Source Type: research