title: Does a Post-take Ward Round Proforma Lead to Sustainable Improvements in Quality of Documentation for Patients Admitted to the Medical Assessment Unit?
abstract: This study assessed the quality of post-take ward round (PTWR) documentation, specifically looking at twelve criteria, in the medical assessment unit (MAU) prior to, 3- months and 2-years after introducing a PTWR proforma. 216 case records were analysed; 40 prior to, 40 three-months and 146 two-years after introducing the PTWR proforma. There was a significant improvement in eight criteria threemonths after introducing the PTWR proforma. These improvements were sustained two-years later and significant improvements made in a further 3 criteria (1 at p < 0.05 and 2 at p ) 0.01).
authors: Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust Tremona Road Southampton SO16 6YD.
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authors: Kamara
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authors: Henderson
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authors: Rodrigo
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authors: Dulay