Severity and workload related to adverse events in the ICU

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze whether an increase in patient severity and nursing workload are correlated to a greater incidence of adverse events (AEs) in critical patients. Method: A prospective single cohort study was performed on a sample of 138 patients hospitalized in an intensive care unit (...

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Main Authors: Clarita Terra Rodrigues Serafim (Author), Magda Cristina Queiroz Dell'Acqua (Author), Meire Cristina Novelli e Castro (Author), Wilza Carla Spiri (Author), Hélio Rubens de Carvalho Nunes (Author)
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Published: Associação Brasileira de Enfermagem.
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Summary:ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze whether an increase in patient severity and nursing workload are correlated to a greater incidence of adverse events (AEs) in critical patients. Method: A prospective single cohort study was performed on a sample of 138 patients hospitalized in an intensive care unit (ICU). Results: A total of 166 AEs, occurred, affecting 50.7% of the patients. Increased patient severity presented a direct relationship to the probability of AEs occurring. However, nursing workload did not present a statistically significant relationship with the occurrence of AEs. Conclusion: The results cast light on the importance of using evaluation tools by the nursing personnel in order to optimize their daily activities and focus on patient safety.
Item Description:1984-0446
10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0427