A descriptive study of nurse‐reported missed care in neonatal intensive care units

• DOI: 10.1111/jan.12578
• Publication Date: 2014-11-27T07:53:23Z
• Authors: Heather L. Tubbs‐...; Rita H. Pickler; Janet B. Younger; Barbara A. Mark
• Keywords: Critical care nursing

Abstract Aims The aims of this study are to describe: (1) the frequency nurse‐reported missed care in neonatal intensive units; and (2) nurses’ reports factors contributing on their last shift worked. Background Missed nursing care, or necessary that is not delivered, increasingly cited as a contributor adverse patient outcomes. Previous studies highlight adult settings; occurrence units unknown. Design A descriptive analysis self‐reports using data collected through cross‐sectional web‐based survey. Methods random sample certified nurses seven states was invited participate survey April 2012. Data were from who provide direct unit ( n = 230). Descriptive statistics constituted primary analytic approach. Results Nurses reported missing range activities most frequently rounds, oral for ventilated infants, educating involving parents feedings. Hand hygiene, safety physical assessment medication administration least often. common reasons included frequent interruptions, urgent situations an unexpected rise volume and/or acuity unit. Conclusion We find basic system may contribute setting.