title: Computer modelling for patient observation.
abstract: Computer modelling can be used to help release nurses from administrative functions and enable them to spend more time with patients. In this article, the authors describe pilot project in mental health nursing designed to make the planning of patient observation more efficient.
authors.affiliation: Royal Cornhill Hospital, Aberdeen.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kettles
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bryan-Jones
mesh_terms: D003198:Computer Simulation; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D016526:Workload