Validation of a Paediatric Early Warning Score through clinical audit and analysis of nursing attitudes

Paediatric early warning score (PEWS) tools are becoming commonplace to aid the routine assessment of inpatient illness severity. This is part of a wider national strategy to recognise and respond to clinical deterioration early. However tools currently in use vary in assessment criteria. This study...

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Main Author: Joyce, Carly
Format: Dissertation (University of Nottingham only)
Language:English
Published: 2012
Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/26959/