A qualitative study examining the influences on situation awareness and the identification, mitigation and escalation of recognised patient risk.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Situation awareness (SA)-the perception of data elements, comprehension of their meaning and projection of their status in the near future-has been associated with human performance in high-risk environments, including aviation and the operating room. The influences on SA in inpatient medicine are unknown.

Methods

We conducted seven focus groups with nurses, respiratory therapists and resident physicians using a standardised semistructured focus group guide to promote discussion. Recordings of the focus groups were transcribed verbatim, and transcripts were qualitatively analysed by two independent reviewers to identify convergent and divergent themes.

Results

Three themes emerged: (1) team-based care, (2) availability of standardised data and (3) standardi

SUBMITTER: Brady PW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6288815 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature