Impact of implementation of the National Early Warning Score on patients and staff

Scott  Farenden; David Gamble; John  Welch

doi:10.12968/hmed.2017.78.3.132

Impact of implementation of the National Early Warning Score on patients and staff

Scott Farenden, David Gamble, John Welch

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The National Early Warning Score (NEWS) has been criticized for increasing workload and decreasing attention to signs of deterioration. This study highlighted the significant mortality of ward patients referred to critical care, and showed that the NEWS identified high-risk patients without increasing workload or worsening outcomes.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	132-136
Number of pages	5
Journal	British Journal of Hospital Medicine
Volume	78
Issue number	3
Early online date	9 Mar 2017
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.12968/hmed.2017.78.3.132
Publication status	Published - 2017

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