«Det handler om å være i forkant» – Erfaringer med SKUV på sykehjem
Year: 2022
Type: article
Abstract: Background: Geriatric patients in nursing homes often have complex health situations. A standardized nurse observation protocol may be useful to assess alterations in patient condition. Aim: The main purpose of the study was to explore the nurses’ experiences of using Physical Examination and Health Assessment (PEAH). Method: Ten nurses were interviewed. The data were analysed using qualitative content analysis. Results: By using PEAH, the nurses can predict a patient’s deteriorating condition. The nurses’ documentation and dialogue with the doctors were strengthened and helped to prevent unnecessary hospitalizations. Conclusion: The nurses experienced that PEAH was useful because it made them prepared for and able to predict a worsening in condition. Mapping tools alone will not be able to contribute to safer patient treatment, but must be combined with a high level of knowledge about the aging process and atypical symptoms. PEAH has strengthened the nurses’ assessment competence.
Source: Klinisk Sygepleje
DOI: 10.18261/ks.36.1.3
Authors: Åsmund Didriksen, Lisbeth Nerdal, Jorunn Hov
Language: Danish
Subfield: Research and Theory
Field: Nursing
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4221069695