Interruptions and pediatric patient safety.

نویسندگان

  • Linda McGillis Hall
  • Cheryl Pedersen
  • Pam Hubley
  • Elana Ptack
  • Aislinn Hemingway
  • Carolyn Watson
  • Margaret Keatings
چکیده

This study explored interruptions in pediatric nurses' work and the systems issues related to interruptions in nursing work environments. A total of 5,325 interruptions were observed in this study, providing information on sources, types, and causes of interruptions. The nursing work being performed when interrupted and the outcomes of these interruptions are described.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Journal of pediatric nursing

دوره 25 3  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2010