Transforming nursing assessment in acute hospitals: a cluster randomised controlled trial of an evidence-based core assessment protocol (the ENCORE Trial) [ 2017 - 2020 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Elizabeth Mcinnes ,  A/Pr Patrick Kelly ,  A/Pr Rachael Morton ,  Prof Glenn Gardner ,  Prof Sandy Middleton

Brief description Patients in acute care hospital are increasingly dependent on effective nursing surveillance for early detection of decline in clinical stability. But to meet the imperatives of the safety and quality agenda hospitals are universally moving towards systems that track physiological decline and trigger emergency response. This research will study the effectiveness of an intervention that supports nurses’ patient surveillance practices to achieve reduction in the events of clinical deterioration.

Funding Amount $AUD 1,083,971.20

Funding Scheme Partnerships

Notes Partnership Project for Better Health