Insight into hospital ward nurses’ concerns about patient health and the corresponding Medical Emergency Team nurse response

摘要: Abstract Aim This study aims to understand the concerns of nurses when making MET calls which did not fulfil vital sign criteria, and subsequent responses these calls. Methods was a retrospective report-based study. Research material included nursing reports forms related made due nurses’ concern. Inductive content analysis used identify observations, were then quantified based on research material. Findings From total 546 calls, 39 visits (7%) In visits, criteria reach alert threshold, but call subjective worry. 13% concern inadequate contact with doctor. responded by providing clinical indirect nursing; more specifically, they performed examinations interventions collaborated other professionals. Conclusion A nurse’s worry is influenced changes in patient’s condition or an doctor’s response rather than objective physiological measurements. ability assess patient condition, respond acknowledge justified alerts help support concerned encourage them if necessary.