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2023

Patient safety

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Assessment Of Organizational Readiness Towards Electronic Health Records In A Tertiary Care Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan, A Quantitative Analytical Cross-Sectional Study, Muhammad Javeed Dec 2023

Assessment Of Organizational Readiness Towards Electronic Health Records In A Tertiary Care Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan, A Quantitative Analytical Cross-Sectional Study, Muhammad Javeed

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Background: A medical error is one of the most preventable errors that occur frequently in hospitals, leading to millions of deaths yearly. Medical errors cost hospitals billions of dollars worldwide. Human error is also a common cause of medication errors, but this error is due to the failure of the system to detect errors. The electronic health record (EHR) is a complete set of computerized records of all information related to patient health that is used by one or more users in any care setting. This information includes demographic data of patients, patients’ progress notes, complaints and diagnoses, medications, vital …


Nurses’ Compliance With Handover Practices In Adult Medical Surgical Units At A Tertiary Care Hospital In Karachi, Pakistan, Amber Qasim Ali Nov 2023

Nurses’ Compliance With Handover Practices In Adult Medical Surgical Units At A Tertiary Care Hospital In Karachi, Pakistan, Amber Qasim Ali

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Background: The exchange of the shift changeover report of patient, from nurse to nurse at the patient's bedside is known as "bedside handover." Although this method is becoming more and more popular in the nursing sector, not many people genuinely practice it.
Purpose: To determine the different factors impacting nurses' compliance and to evaluate the compliance rate of nurses to comply with bedside handover guidelines.
Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted in the medical surgical ward at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi. During the study, the structured bedside handover technique known as "kardex," which adheres to SBAR (Situation, …


Perceptions Of Intensive Care Nurses And Physicians Regarding Interprofessional Collaboration In Intensive Care Unit Of A Tertiary Care Hospital In Karachi: An Exploratory Qualitative Study, Waheed Ullah Nov 2023

Perceptions Of Intensive Care Nurses And Physicians Regarding Interprofessional Collaboration In Intensive Care Unit Of A Tertiary Care Hospital In Karachi: An Exploratory Qualitative Study, Waheed Ullah

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Background: Interprofessional Collaboration (IPC) is crucial in healthcare, particularly in intensive care units (ICUs). Effective Interprofessional Collaboration between physicians and nurses in patient care can reduce hospital stays, improve the quality of care, and enhance the health outcomes of patients. It has been determined that Interprofessional Collaboration (IPC) is a key policy method foming healthcare personnel and patient safety challenges and improving the healthcare organization.
Purpose: This study aims to explore the perceptions of ICU nurses and physicians regarding IPC in a tertiary care hospital in Karachi, Pakistan. It also investigates the factors that facilitate and limit IPC, thereby impacting …


Association Between Patient Safety Culture And Missed Nursing Care Among Nurses At A Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital In Karachi, Pakistan, Zaifullah Khan Nov 2023

Association Between Patient Safety Culture And Missed Nursing Care Among Nurses At A Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital In Karachi, Pakistan, Zaifullah Khan

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Background: This study seeks to investigate the relationship between Patient Safety Culture (PSC) and Missed Nursing Care (MNC) in a tertiary care teaching hospital in Karachi, Pakistan. It stands out for its focus on healthcare setting in a developing country, addressing a significant gap in existing literature.
Purpose: The aim is to assess PSC, determine the prevalence of MNC among nurses, investigate their correlation, and examine the impact of demographic factors, including identifying the most frequent missed nursing care and their underlying reasons, providing valuable insights for healthcare systems in developing countries.
Methods: A cross-sectional analytical approach was adopted, involving …


Exploring Experiences Of Alarm Response And Alarm Fatigue Among Nurses Working In The Icu Of A Tertiary Care Hospital In Karachi, Pakistan: A Qualitative Study, Shenila Shamsuddin Nov 2023

Exploring Experiences Of Alarm Response And Alarm Fatigue Among Nurses Working In The Icu Of A Tertiary Care Hospital In Karachi, Pakistan: A Qualitative Study, Shenila Shamsuddin

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Background: Alarm fatigue is a significant concern within the healthcare sector, marked by the excessive exposure of healthcare practitioners to clinical alarms. This prolonged exposure can result in desensitization and delay nurse’s responsiveness to vital warnings. The occurrence of inaccurate alarms intensifies desensitization, undermining confidence in alarm systems and potentially leading nurses to ignore alarms. Alarm fatigue is a prevalent issue of worldwide significance, which calls for more investigation to effectively tackle these issues and enhance understanding of alarm systems to get the best possible treatment results. However, there is a lack of study undertaken in Pakistan about the investigation …