John S Murray, Lee Ann Williams, Shelly Pignataro, Diana Volpe
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Abstract
Increasingly, early warning system scores are being introduced into pediatric clinical practice to support the early recognition of and intervention for clinical deterioration in hospitalized children at risk. This integrative review explored what is known about early warning system scores with pediatric patients. Twenty-eight publications, including research, clinical practice articles, and conference abstracts, were identified. Five major concepts emerged from analysis of retrieved documents: overview of pediatric early warning system scores, supplementary benefits, facilitators to successful implementation, barriers to successful implementation, and needed research. Greater psychometric testing of tools is needed before any recommendations can be made regarding extensive implementation with the pediatric population.
期刊介绍:
Pediatric Nursing is a clinically based journal focusing on the needs of professional nurses in pediatric practice, research, administration, and education. It provides information related to health care for normal, sick, or disabled children and their families; pediatric clients in the hospital, clinic or office, school, community, or home. A variety of feature and department articles highlight current topics and issues in pediatric practice and health policy, serving a wide range of pediatric professionals - from those who practice nursing in acute care or specialty units to those who promote health in nonhospital environments. Published six times a year.