Description
This study assessed the quality of post-take ward round
(PTWR) documentation, specifically looking at twelve
criteria, in the medical assessment unit (MAU) prior to, 3-
months and 2-years after introducing a PTWR proforma.
216 case records were analysed; 40 prior to, 40 three-months
and 146 two-years after introducing the PTWR proforma.
There was a significant improvement in eight criteria threemonths
after introducing the PTWR proforma. These
improvements were sustained two-years later and significant
improvements made in a further 3 criteria (1 at p < 0.05
and 2 at p < 0.01).
