D Evans1, B Hodgkinson, J Berry. 1. The Joanna Briggs Institute, Margaret Graham Building, Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Terrace, Adelaide, 5000, Australia. d.evans@adelaid.edu.au
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: This review was initiated to identify the best available evidence on vital sign measurements in hospital patients. METHOD: Inclusion Criteria--Studies that evaluated some aspect of vital signs. Search--Covered all major databases and the references of identified studies. Data Analysis--Because of the nature of identified studies, data were summarised using narrative rather than statistical methods. RESULTS: A total of 737 papers of which 69 met the inclusion criteria. CONCLUSION: This review has highlighted a need for further investigation of issues related to the role, nature and optimal practice of monitoring patient vital signs.
OBJECTIVES: This review was initiated to identify the best available evidence on vital sign measurements in hospital patients. METHOD: Inclusion Criteria--Studies that evaluated some aspect of vital signs. Search--Covered all major databases and the references of identified studies. Data Analysis--Because of the nature of identified studies, data were summarised using narrative rather than statistical methods. RESULTS: A total of 737 papers of which 69 met the inclusion criteria. CONCLUSION: This review has highlighted a need for further investigation of issues related to the role, nature and optimal practice of monitoring patient vital signs.
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