Effects of a rapid response system on quality of life: a prospective cohort study in surgical patients before and after implementing a rapid response system

Background: the aim of a rapid response system (RRS) is to improve the timely recognition and treatment of ward patients with deteriorating vital signs The system is based on a set of clinical criteria that are used to assess patient's vital signs on a general ward. Once a patient is evaluated...

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Main Authors: Simmes, Friede (Author), Schoonhoven, Lisette (Author), Mintjes, Joke (Author), Fikkers, Bernard G. (Author), van der Hoeven, Johannes G. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2013-05-01.
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