A qualitative exploration of nurse's perception of Critical Outreach Service: A before and after study

Ward nurses' experiences of the discharge process between intensive care unit and general ward

“…According to Athifa et al . (), providing outreach services is one way to provide support for ward nurses' busy workloads and reduce the pressure they feel.…”

“…The nurses in the present study expressed a need for another level of care, not only to ensure patient safety but to reduce the burden of the great responsibility they often felt. According to Athifa et al (2011), providing outreach services is one way to provide support for ward nurses' busy workloads and reduce the pressure they feel.…”

Intensive care readmission: A contemporary review of the literature

“…A recent study found that ICU Liaison Nurses now exist in 27% of Australian hospitals which have an ICU and that these Nurses have a positive impact on patient outcomes (Athifa et al, 2011;Eliott et al, 2012;Endacott et al, 2010). There is also evidence of the positive impact of Medical Emergency and Critical Care Outreach Teams (Chen et al, 2009;Endacott et al, 2009).…”

Implementation of a critical care outreach service: a qualitative study

“…CCOSs originated in developed countries over the past decade and are now widespread (Intensive Care Society 2015; Winters et al 2013). The literature demonstrates that CCOSs can improve communication among healthcare professionals, enhance educational support for nurses (Athifa et al 2011) and increase ward nurse skill and confidence in the identification and management of acutely ill patients (Salt & Dixon 2013). Although CCOSs vary, the composition and procedures of CCOS teams are often informed by regional needs, priorities and resources available (National Outreach Forum (NOrF) 2012; Winters et al 2013).…”