American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
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Multicenter Study
Standardizing Communication From Acute Care Providers to Primary Care Providers on Critically Ill Adults.
To increase the frequency of communication of patient information between acute and primary care providers. A secondary objective was to determine whether higher rates of communication were associated with lower rates of hospital readmission 30 days after discharge. ⋯ The frequency of communication episodes that provide value can be increased through standardized processes. The key aspects of this effective intervention were setting the expectation that communication should occur, documenting when communication has occurred, and reviewing that documentation during multiprofessional rounds.
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Multicenter Study Observational Study
Use of Physical Restraints in Dutch Intensive Care Units: A Prospective Multicenter Study.
Increasing evidence indicates that harmful effects are associated with the use of physical restraint. ⋯ Physical restraint is frequently used in Dutch intensive care units. The differences in frequency between units suggest that opportunities exist to limit the use of physical restraint.