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PEWS Implementation in Pediatric Oncology by Gopika Gopinath is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The study evaluates the implementation of a Pediatric Early Warning System (PEWS) at a pediatric oncology hospital in Guatemala, which led to improved inpatient outcomes. Following PEWS implementation, compliance with documentation reached 100%, clinical deterioration events decreased significantly, and PICU utilization dropped despite an increase in total hospital patient-days. This demonstrates that PEWS is a feasible and effective quality improvement measure in resource-limited settings for enhancing car
- Author
- Gopika Gopinath
- Language
- EN