Change from an office-based to a walk-around handover system

Article Abstract:

A project to change from an office-based to a walk-around handover system is launched with a desire to review the interdisciplinary handover system in an over-65s rehabilitation ward. The main idea was to involve staff, including all members of the interdisciplinary team, in the decision making process, and to canvass patients' opinions about the walk-around report.

Specialty hospitals exc. psychiatric, Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals, Rehabilitation Facilities, Rehabilitation centers, Rehabilitation centres

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Understanding a patient helped change her attitude

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The author describes the various problems she faced while dealing with a verbal, as well as physically abusive patient, who misbehaved with the nursing staff. The gradual interaction of the patient with the doctor and the nurses made her realize that a clear understanding of a patient's point of view can be extremely beneficial for providing better service and care.

Care and treatment, Nurse and patient, Nurse-patient relations, Psychiatric patients

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Appreciating the benefits of nil by mouth education for patients

Article Abstract:

The study presented highlights studies that show that despite recommended guidelines, patient are often being asked to fast for longer periods than necessary. Hence, the way in which improving patient's understanding of the medical issues associated with nil by mouth can help avoid inappropriate preoperative fasting and improve care is described.

Health aspects, Health education, Fasting

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