Abstract:Aims
To investigate the number of bed transfers (patient transfers within the same ward) and their reasons in acute care wards of mid‐sized hospitals with multibed and private rooms.
Background
Bed transfers, even when necessary, are burdensome for patients; however, the reasons for bed transfers in various types of rooms remain unclear.
Methods
An observational study was conducted in seven wards in three hospitals in Japan. Nurses completed a questionnaire regarding each bed transfer, which elicited the reaso… Show more
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