Staff perceptions of patient visibility systems in acute care settings.
Patient care visibility technology systems provide real-time information about patient admissions, discharges, transport, clinical activities and housekeeping services, in order to enhance patient care and flow. This article reports the results of a descriptive study that explored healthcare professionals' perceptions of and attitudes to a patient care visibility technology system in an acute care setting. The results indicate that staff find the system user friendly, and are positive about its staff- and patient-focused characteristics. Overall, positive staff perceptions and acceptance imply positive use of the system. This study forms the basis for further research on the effects on the patient-care outcomes of healthcare professionals' use of these systems.
Rutgers University in New Jersey, United States.
Rita
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Musanti
Michelle
M
Downing
D Anthony
DA
Forrester
Denise
D
Fochesto
Patricia
P
O'Keefe
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D064648:Critical Care Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D006282:Health Personnel; D006749:Hospital Design and Construction; D006801:Humans; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000451:nursing*; D063187:Nursing Stations; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011787:Quality of Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
Patient visibility system; healthcare logistical management; patient admission; patient care management; patient throughput; technology