Purpose
This study aimed to identify the influence of the activation of the Rapid Response Team (RRT) through screening unplanned Intensive Care Unit (ICU) admissions.
Methods
A total of 539 cases in which the RRT was activated, from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2017, were analyzed. Data were collected by reviewing rapid response team activity reports and electronic medical records and analyzed using the Chi-squared test and multiple logistic regression analysis. The analyzed types of RRT activation were electronic medical record-based screening and activation through direct call.
Results
Patients admitted to the ICU following RRT activation through direct call were twice as likely to experience an unplanned ICU admission than patients for which the RRT was activated through electronic medical record screening (Odds Ratio [OR]=2.05, 95% Confidence Interval [CI]=1.27~3.30). Other variables, including the medical department, activation duration in minutes, total national early warning score, and respiratory distress as the reason for activation (compared to sepsis or septic shock) predicted unplanned ICU admissions.
Conclusion
Electronic medical record screening by RRT may facilitate the early detection and monitoring of physiological deterioration in patients in the general medical ward. This strategy may help prevent unplanned ICU admissions and potentially reduce mortality.

Citations

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PURPOSE
The purpose of the present study was to explore the meaning of quality of life in patients with chronic cardiovascular disease.
METHODS
A grounded theory method guided data collection and analysis. A total of 16 adult outpatients with chronic cardiovascular disease was participated. Data were collected through individual in-depth interviews. All interviews were audio taped and transcribed verbatim. Coding was used to establish different concepts and categories. A theoretical sampling technique was used to obtain diverse data from many relevant categories.
RESULTS
Seven categories were extracted, and they divided into constructing and intervening factors of quality of life. Constructing factors were uncertainty, recovery in the sense of control and maintaining social life. Intervening factors were symptom experiences, social support, taking care of themselves, and reflecting life. 'Keeping restrictive conditions under control' was emerged as a core category. The meaning of quality of life in patients with cardiovascular was explained according to the levels of keeping restrictive conditions under control.
CONCLUSION
The result of this study may contribute for health professionals to understand the quality of life in patients with cardiovascular disease.