An analysis of nursing documentation as a reflection of actual nurse work.
Nursing documentation is a fundamental nursing responsibility, yet it does not reflect the holistic nature of nurses' practice and work. This pilot study investigated nurses' perceptions of the function and value of documentation and barriers to the documentation process.
ICU, Cape Cod Hospital, Hyannis, MA, USA.
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D000208:Acute Disease / Q000451:nursing; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000379:methods*; D009737:Nursing Records / Q000592:standards*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D016526:Workload