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Reconsidering the transfer of patients from the intensive care unit to the ward: A case study approach
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Reconsidering the transfer of patients from the intensive care unit to the ward: A case study approach

Jo Wu and F Coyer
Nursing & health sciences, Vol.9(1), pp.48-53
2007
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1442-2018.2007.00294.x
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case study clinical intensive care unit intensive care unit patients transfer
Evidence indicates that the poorly managed transfer of a patient from the intensive care unit (ICU) to the ward can lead to physical and psychological complications for the patient, and often require ICU readmission and rehospitalization. Reviewing this patient transfer process to improve the quality of care would be a positive step towards enhancing patients' recovery and providing skills to staff. The aim of this paper is to review case studies of transferring ICU patients to general wards in order to identify the shortcomings of this process. A literature review was conducted to evaluate current practices in the ICU transfer process. The results of this paper have clinical implications, suggest approaches to improve support for patients and their carers, and provide strategies to improve the transfer procedure. © 2007 The Authors; Journal Compilation © 2007 Blackwell Publishing Asia Pty Ltd.

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