Why the study?
Ward-round documentation is important for clinical communication and patient safety, and standardized checklists have improved documentation in other settings.
Does a standardized ward round proforma improve documentation of standardized criteria in a specialist stroke unit?
Comparison
Stroke-specific standardized ward round proforma vs pre-proforma documentation
Design
Quality improvement project
Authors
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May support proforma adoption for documentation in stroke units; leaves open effects on clinical outcomes.
Does a standardized ward round proforma improve documentation of standardized criteria in a specialist stroke unit?
Implementing a standardized ward round proforma in a specialist stroke unit significantly improves the quality and consistency of clinical documentation.
Armstrong et al. (2022) studied this question.
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