The Australian journal of advanced nursing : a quarterly publication of the Royal Australian Nursing Federation
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
A comparison of an evidence based regime with the standard protocol for monitoring postoperative observation: a randomised controlled trial.
Monitoring patients' vital signs is an important component of postoperative observations. ⋯ This study provides evidence to inform clinicians of a safe and cost effective regime in the management of the patient in the postoperative period following discharge from the recovery to the ward. Clinicians, however, must utilise clinical judgement to determine which patients require close monitoring during the postoperative period.