Sedation scoring in a general ICU--comparative trial of two assessment tools in clinical practice.
The literature surrounding sedation and assessment tools is reviewed Action research is used to assess the transferability of two published assessment tools Recommendations for improving this aspect of patient care are given Areas for future research are highlighted
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Intensive Care Unit, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, Essex.
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D016292:Procedural Sedation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000451:nursing*; D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods*; D016903:Drug Monitoring / Q000379:methods*; D006302:Health Services Research; D006801:Humans; D009460:Neurologic Examination / Q000379:methods*; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology