Digital transformation of the emergency department-inpatient interface (EDii): integration for future innovation.

As the focus of clinicians and government shifts from speciality-based care to system-based key performance indicators such as the National Emergency Access Target (NEAT) or the 4-h rule, integration between emergency department (ED) and inpatient clinical workflows and information systems is becoming increasingly necessary. Such system measures drive the implementation of integrated electronic medical records (ieMR) to digitally integrate these workflows. The objective of this case study was to describe the impact of digital transformation of the ED-in-patient interface (EDii) of a large tertiary hospital on process measures and clinical outcomes for patients requiring emergency admission to hospital.

Information needs and information seeking behaviors of patients and families in acute healthcare settings: a scoping review.

Objective: The objective of this scoping review was to explore the information needs and information seeking behaviors of patients and families from healthcare providers in acute healthcare settings in existing literature.

Introduction: A well-informed family can be crucial to a patient's capacity to cope with their diagnosis and hospital care during acute or chronic illness. Information is therefore critical to both the patient's and family's understanding of the illness and healthcare process.

Experiences and needs of families with a relative admitted to an adult intensive care unit: a qualitative systematic review protocol.

The objective of the proposed review is to determine the best available qualitative evidence to guide healthcare workers when providing care and support for families of relatives in an adult intensive care unit (ICU). The specific objective is to explore the experiences and needs of families with a relative in an adult ICU.