'The day of the soft towel?': comparison of the current bed-bathing method with the soft towel bed-bathing method.
The impressions of 200 patients (both medical and surgical) and 200 nursing staff (registered, enrolled and trainee enrolled nurses) in relation to two bed-bathing methods were compared by means of questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. Data regarding costs were obtained from appropriate cost centre managers. The results of the study found the soft towel bed-bathing method to be more cost effective and provide more patient and nurse satisfaction than the current bed-bathing method.
Northern Sydney Area Health Service, Royal North Shore Hosptial, St Leonards, NSW 2065, Australia. ihancock@doh.health.nsw.gov.au
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D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001294:Attitude to Health; D001494:Baths / Q000191:economics / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D001512:Bedding and Linens / Q000191:economics; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D006801:Humans; D009716:Numerical Analysis, Computer-Assisted; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology*; D017592:Skin Care / Q000191:economics / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D016526:Workload