Implementation of patient-centered bedside rounds in the pediatric intensive care unit

J Nurs Care Qual. 2015 Apr-Jun;30(2):160-6. doi: 10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000107.

Abstract

Implementation of effective family-centered rounds in an intensive care unit environment is fraught with challenges. We describe the application of PDSA (Plan, Do, Study, Act) cycles in a quality improvement project to improve the process of rounds and increase family participation and provider satisfaction. We conducted pre-/postintervention surveys and used 5 process measures for a total of 1296 daily patient rounds over 7 months. We were successful in conducting family-centered rounds for 90% of patients, with 40% family participation and a 64.6% satisfactory rating by pediatric intensive care unit providers.

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Humans
  • Intensive Care Units, Pediatric / organization & administration*
  • Minnesota
  • Parents / psychology*
  • Patient Care Team*
  • Patient-Centered Care*
  • Professional-Family Relations*
  • Quality Improvement
  • Surveys and Questionnaires