Factors influencing the activation of the rapid response system for clinically deteriorating patients by frontline ward clinicians: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To synthesize factors influencing the activation of the rapid response system (RRS) and reasons for suboptimal RRS activation by ward nurses and junior physicians.

Data sources

Nine electronic databases were searched for articles published between January 1995 and January 2016 in addition to a hand-search of reference lists and relevant journals.

Study selection

Published primary studies conducted in adult general ward settings and involved the experiences and views of ward nurses and/or junior physicians in RRS activation were included.

Data extraction

Data on design, methods and key findings were extracted and collated.

Results of data synthesis

Thirty studies were included for the review. The process to RRS activation was influenced by the per

SUBMITTER: Chua WL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6216047 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature