Performing neurological observations

Monitoring and recording patients' neurological observations.

This article provides a detailed account of how to monitor and record neurological observations. It outlines the importance of neurological observations in acutely ill patients and focuses on carrying out observations using the Glasgow Coma Scale.

Further Observations on Neurological Abnormalities in Mental Defectives.

The Glasgow Coma Scale and other neurological observations.

The primary tool used by nurses to assess a patient's neurological status is the neurological observation chart incorporating the Glasgow Coma Scale. This article explains the correct use of the chart and how to interpret the findings.

Differential item functioning of the Functional Independence Measure in higher performing neurological patients.

OBJECTIVE When comparing outcomes of the Functional Independence Measure (FIM ) between patient groups, item characteristics of the FIM should be consistent across groups. The purpose of this study was to compare item difficulty of the FIM in 3 patient groups with neurological disorders. SUBJECTS Patients with stroke (n=295), multiple sclerosis (n=150), and traumatic brain injury (n=88). ME...

Midwives’ experiences of performing maternal observations and escalating concerns: a focus group study

BACKGROUND For the past decade, Maternal Mortality Reports, published in the United Kingdom every three years, have consistently raised concerns about maternal observations in maternity care. The reports identify that observations are not being done, not being completed fully, are not recorded on Early Warning Score systems, and/or are not escalated appropriately. This has resulted in delays in...