The construction of nursing index of prone position ventilation based on patient safety / 中国实用护理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective:By building a patient safety oriented nursing-sensitive indicator system, this study aimed to help clinical evaluation and nursing for patients in prone position, to constantly optimize management of prone position and promote patient safety.Methods:First drew up initial indicators through literature search and personal interviews, then modified and finally formed the prone position nursing indicators within two rounds of experts consultation. Verified the indicators by evaluating nursing staff satisfaction after half-year′s implementation.Results:Finally, the indicator system included 9 first level, 13 second level and 71 third level indicators. The reliability of experts and the satisfaction of nurses were both high.Conclusions:With the purpose of patient safety, the nursing indicator system of prone position ventilation for critically ill patients are comprehensively covered ever aspect of key component. Specific effect needs to be further verified in the hospital management practice.