70 Improving the Documentation of DNACPR Decisions Following the Transition to Electronic Record Keeping
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DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afab030.31
Abstract: This quality improvement project was based at The Royal Bolton Hospital across our four Complex Care wards. We have recently transferred to electronic record keeping. At these points of transition there may be an adverse… read more here.
Keywords: patient; documentation; dnacpr decisions; paper ... See more keywords
55 Quality Improvement Project to Assess How Informed Patients are About do not Attempt Cardiopulmonary (DNACPR) Decisions?
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DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afz186.09
Abstract: Despite growing evidence regarding DNACPR decisions, there is a paucity of information given to patients regarding resuscitation decisions. The main aim of this quality improvement project was to assess and improve patients’ and their relatives’… read more here.
Keywords: improvement; quality; dnacpr decisions; dnacpr ... See more keywords
DNACPR Decisions: Aligning Law, Guidance, and Practice
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DOI: 10.1093/medlaw/fwac007
Abstract: Abstract Do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (DNACPR) decisions are a means to consider in advance the appropriateness of CPR measures if an acute crisis arises. During the COVID-19 pandemic, problems with such decisions, for example… read more here.
Keywords: practice; decisions aligning; care; dnacpr ... See more keywords
DNACPR ('do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation') orders in patients with a fractured neck of femur who lack capacity.
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DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2017.0020
Abstract: Nationally, half of all deaths occur in hospital, with 94% having a 'do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation' (DNACPR) notice in place at the time of death. Recent court rulings have raised the profile of practices… read more here.
Keywords: capacity; attempt cardiopulmonary; dnacpr; cardiopulmonary resuscitation ... See more keywords