What factors influence ward nurses’ recognition of and response to patient deterioration? An integrative review of the literature

摘要

AimIn this integrative review, we aimed to: first, identify and summarize published studies relating to ward nurses' recognition of and response to patient deterioration; second, to critically evaluate studies that described or appraised the practice of ward nurses in recognizing and responding to patient deterioration; and third, identify gaps in the literature for further research.