Effect of Bedside vs. Non-bedside Patient Case Presentation During Ward Rounds: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ward rounds are important for communicating with patients, but it is unclear whether bedside or non-bedside case presentation is the better approach.

Methods

We conducted a comprehensive search up to July 2018 to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing bedside and non-bedside case presentations. Data was abstracted independently by two researchers and study quality was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool. Our primary outcome was patient's satisfaction with ward rounds. Our main secondary outcome was patient's understanding of disease and the management plan.

Results

Among 1647 identified articles, we included five RCTs involving 655 participants with overall moderate trial quality. We found no difference in having low patient's sati

SUBMITTER: Gamp M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6420670 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature