Surgical nurses' perceptions and experiences of a medications and oral restrictions policy change: A focus group study.

Aims And Objectives: To explore the perceptions and experiences of surgical nurses before and after introducing the Medications and Oral Restrictions Policy (the Policy).

Background: The Policy was developed following extensive consultation, and evidence-based strategies were considered for its implementation. However, it is possible uptake did not meet expectations.

Improving communication of the daily care plan in a teaching hospital intensive care unit.

Background: Patients admitted to intensive care units have complex care needs. Accordingly, communication and handover of the medical care plan is very important.

Objective: To assess changes in ICU nurses' understanding of the medical daily care plan after development and implementation of a pro forma to improve documentation and communication of the plan.