Enhancing Patient Safety Through Early Recognition of Clinical Deterioration: A Nursing Perspective
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https://doi.org/10.47352/jmans.2774-3047.217Keywords:
Clinical deterioration, patient safety, nursing interventions, early recognition, rapid response teams, nursing education, clinical surveillance, escalation protocols, adverse events.Abstract
AbstractClinical deterioration among hospitalized patients is a critical event that often precedes severe consequences such as unplanned intensive care unit admissions, cardiac arrests, and increased mortality. Timely recognition of these clinical changes is essential to preventing avoidable harm. Nurses, as the primary caregivers at the bedside, occupy a central role in continuous patient monitoring and early detection of subtle signs indicating a decline in health status. This article synthesizes current research, explores real-world nursing experiences, and reviews effective nursing interventions and system-level strategies aimed at enhancing patient safety through early recognition. Emphasis is placed on the integration of early warning tools, comprehensive nurse education programs, and rapid response team activation protocols, illustrating how these elements collectively improve patient outcomes. The findings advocate for healthcare systems to prioritize nurse empowerment, interdisciplinary communication, and innovative surveillance techniques to strengthen frontline defense against clinical deterioration and enhance overall safety within hospital settings. [1, 2, 8, 9]
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