Critical Care Nurses' Views and Experiences of Preanalytical Factors Influencing Point-of-Care Testing A Qualitative Study
Journal article
Bench, S. (2020). Critical Care Nurses' Views and Experiences of Preanalytical Factors Influencing Point-of-Care Testing A Qualitative Study. Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology. 19 (4), pp. 97-100. https://doi.org/10.1097/POC.0000000000000212
Authors | Bench, S. |
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Abstract | The main users of point of care testing devices placed outside the central laboratory are clinicians, predominantly nurses. Understanding the factors influencing sample This study explored adult critical care nurses’ views about point of care testing, the challenges they experience and their suggestions on how the pre-analytic phase might Critical care nurses view POCT as a necessary task, which aids timely patient management. However, the process can detract nurses from performing other care duties. Being able to draw less blood was identified as an important way to increase patient comfort and to reduce risks. Collaborative working is key to ensure that improvements made to the pre-analytical process reflect users’ needs. Ensuring best use of nurses’ time by streamlining preanalytical processes and ensuring equipment is readily available for use is important to ensure other clinical priorities can be achieved. |
Keywords | point of care; nursing; qualitative; focus groups |
Year | 2020 |
Journal | Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology |
Journal citation | 19 (4), pp. 97-100 |
Publisher | Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins |
ISSN | 1533-029X |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1097/POC.0000000000000212 |
Publication dates | |
01 Dec 2020 | |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 12 Aug 2020 |
Deposited | 26 Oct 2020 |
Accepted author manuscript | License File Access Level Open |
Additional information | This the accepted version of the manuscript. |
https://openresearch.lsbu.ac.uk/item/8qz3y
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