Developing an evidence-based practice framework for post operative cardiac surgery patients in the Intensive Care unit
An increasing demand for cardiac surgery corresponds to a continuing demand for ICU beds and resources. Optimal care engages processes, procedures and enhancing the patient experience through their active participation. This project involved four phases which featured a scoping review, benchmarking,...
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Curtin University
2024
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/96548 |
| Summary: | An increasing demand for cardiac surgery corresponds to a continuing demand for ICU beds and resources. Optimal care engages processes, procedures and enhancing the patient experience through their active participation. This project involved four phases which featured a scoping review, benchmarking, assembly of a care map and preliminary evaluation. The creation of the ICU cardiac surgery nursing care map provided a visual reminder of key achievements and expected progression across the ICU stay. |
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