Publications by authors named "Lydia Vincent"
Aims: Our study aimed to (1) validate the accuracy of nursing mobility documentation and (2) identify the most effective timings for behavioural mapping.
Design: We monitored the mobility of 55 inpatients using behavioural mapping throughout a nursing day shift, comparing the observed mobility levels with the nursing charting in the electronic health record during the same period.
Results: Our results showed a high level of agreement between nursing records and observed mobility, with improved accuracy observed particularly when documentation was at 12 PM or later.
Article Synopsis
- Nurses perform multiple mobility risk assessments in hospitals, and using a single tool could enhance efficiency and accuracy in clinical documentation.
- The study evaluated how well AM-PAC mobility scores could predict mobility components of various risk assessment tools for falls and pressure injuries.
- Results showed high accuracy (≥85%) for most tools, except for the Morse Fall Scale (40%), indicating the potential for a unified mobility assessment approach.