Early warning scores: unravelling detection and escalation
Authors: Smith, G.B., Prytherch, D.R., Meredith, P. and Schmidt, P.E.
Journal: International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance
Volume: 28
Issue: 8
Pages: 872-875
ISSN: 0952-6862
DOI: 10.1108/IJHCQA-07-2015-0086
Abstract:Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to increase understanding of how patient deterioration is detected and how clinical care escalates when early warning score (EWS) systems are used. Design/methodology/approach – The authors critically review a recent National Early Warning Score paper published in IJHCQA using personal experience and EWS-related publications, and debate the difference between detection and escalation. Findings – Incorrect EWS choice or poorly understood EWS escalation may result in unnecessary workloads forward and responding staff. Practical implications – EWS system implementers may need to revisit their guidance materials; medical and nurse educators may need to expand the curriculum to improve EWS system understanding and use. Originality/value – The paper raises the EWS debate and alerts EWS users that scrutiny is required.
Source: Scopus
Early warning scores: unravelling detection and escalation.
Authors: Smith, G.B., Prytherch, D.R., Meredith, P. and Schmidt, P.E.
Journal: Int J Health Care Qual Assur
Volume: 28
Issue: 8
Pages: 872-875
ISSN: 0952-6862
DOI: 10.1108/IJHCQA-07-2015-0086
Abstract:PURPOSE: The purpose of this paper is to increase understanding of how patient deterioration is detected and how clinical care escalates when early warning score (EWS) systems are used. DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH: The authors critically review a recent National Early Warning Score paper published in IJHCQA using personal experience and EWS-related publications, and debate the difference between detection and escalation. FINDINGS: Incorrect EWS choice or poorly understood EWS escalation may result in unnecessary workloads forward and responding staff. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: EWS system implementers may need to revisit their guidance materials; medical and nurse educators may need to expand the curriculum to improve EWS system understanding and use. ORIGINALITY/VALUE: The paper raises the EWS debate and alerts EWS users that scrutiny is required.
Source: PubMed
Early warning scores: unravelling detection and escalation
Authors: Smith, G.B., Prytherch, D.R., Meredith, P. and Schmidt, P.E.
Journal: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEALTH CARE QUALITY ASSURANCE
Volume: 28
Issue: 8
Pages: 872-876
eISSN: 1758-6542
ISSN: 0952-6862
DOI: 10.1108/IJHCQA-07-2015-0086
Source: Web of Science (Lite)
Early warning scores: unravelling detection and escalation.
Authors: Smith, G.B., Prytherch, D.R., Meredith, P. and Schmidt, P.E.
Journal: International journal of health care quality assurance
Volume: 28
Issue: 8
Pages: 872-875
ISSN: 0952-6862
DOI: 10.1108/ijhcqa-07-2015-0086
Abstract:Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to increase understanding of how patient deterioration is detected and how clinical care escalates when early warning score (EWS) systems are used.Design/methodology/approach
The authors critically review a recent National Early Warning Score paper published in IJHCQA using personal experience and EWS-related publications, and debate the difference between detection and escalation.Findings
Incorrect EWS choice or poorly understood EWS escalation may result in unnecessary workloads forward and responding staff.Practical implications
EWS system implementers may need to revisit their guidance materials; medical and nurse educators may need to expand the curriculum to improve EWS system understanding and use.Originality/value
The paper raises the EWS debate and alerts EWS users that scrutiny is required.Source: Europe PubMed Central