Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Implementation of the Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (palliative version) on an inpatient palliative care unit |
| Authors: |
Shirley H. Bush, Katarzyna Bronicki, Michel Dionne, Natasha Lelievre, Peter G. Lawlor, Monisha Kabir |
| Source: |
BMC Palliative Care, Vol 22, Iss 1, Pp 1-8 (2023) |
| Publisher Information: |
BMC, 2023. |
| Publication Year: |
2023 |
| Collection: |
LCC:Special situations and conditions |
| Subject Terms: |
Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (palliative version) – RASS-PAL, Implementation, Self-learning module, Palliative care, End-of-life care, Palliative sedation, Special situations and conditions, RC952-1245 |
| More Details: |
Abstract Background The Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale – Palliative version (RASS-PAL) tool is a brief observational tool to quantify a patient’s level of agitation or sedation. The objective of this study was to implement the RASS-PAL tool on an inpatient palliative care unit and evaluate the implementation process. Methods Quality improvement implementation project using a short online RASS-PAL self-learning module and point-of-care tool. Participants were staff working on a 31-bed inpatient palliative care unit who completed the RASS-PAL self-learning module and online evaluation survey. Results The self-learning module was completed by 49/50 (98%) of regular palliative care unit staff (nurses, physicians, allied health, and other palliative care unit staff). The completion rate of the self-learning module by both regular and casual palliative care unit staff was 63/77 (82%). The follow-up online evaluation survey was completed by 23/50 (46%) of respondents who regularly worked on the palliative care unit. Respondents agreed (14/26; 54%) or strongly agreed (10/26; 38%) that the self-learning module was implemented successfully, with 100% agreement that it was effective for their educational needs. Conclusion Using an online self-learning module is an effective method to engage and educate interprofessional staff on the RASS-PAL tool as part of an implementation strategy. |
| Document Type: |
article |
| File Description: |
electronic resource |
| Language: |
English |
| ISSN: |
1472-684X |
| Relation: |
https://doaj.org/toc/1472-684X |
| DOI: |
10.1186/s12904-023-01298-y |
| Access URL: |
https://doaj.org/article/b35a119722514824b34e5c17b7fa0345 |
| Accession Number: |
edsdoj.b35a119722514824b34e5c17b7fa0345 |
| Database: |
Directory of Open Access Journals |
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