FINAL BOOK OF ABSTRACTS 2019

School of Nursing and Midwifery Scoil an Altranais agus an Chnáimhseachais

Results: Positive findings were indicated towards the use of a digital platform as an educational tool and a professional discussion board and chatroom. Issues identified in the study: 1. Organisational and patient negative perceptions towards the use of a smartphone and tablet in the workplace. 2. A wide spread lack of infrastructure, including WIFI, needed to support such developments. 3. The need for organisational support and policy development. Conclusion: The use of Digital Platforms, web-based, smart phone or tablet based, have the potential to enhance and support Injury Unit Nurses knowledge and professional communications in this evolving area of specialty within the acute floor setting. Author(s) Sylvia Hickey Affiliation(s) Mercy University hospital Abstract Background: improve patient flow, remove the bottlenecks and to increase efficacies between departments Aim: Improve ED to Ward patient Flow in MUH Methods: DMAIC (Define Measure Analysis Improve and Control) using Lean Six Sigma. Introduction of Fit to Sit/Not Fit to Sit (Bed Allocations), Mobile phone given to CNM/NIC to increase communication levels between departments. Improvement in ED to St Joseph’s Ward transfer time: using Lean Six Sigma Exploring the Information Needs of Families of Patients with Advanced Dementia on Discharge from Acute Care Author(s) Ms Sarah McAleer & Dr Nicola Cornally Affiliation(s) Cork University Hospital, UCC Abstract Background: Dementia is a term used to describe a category of disorders characterised by a gradual decline in both cognitive and functional capability (McCabe et al 2016).  In Ireland today, it is estimated that 55,000 people are living with the condition (HSE, 2018). It is predicted that this number will double over the next 20 years, with a projected 113,000 people expected to be living with dementia by 2036. Over the past 10 years published literature has highlighted the importance of information provision to carers as a means of optimising care in dementia. However, little is known regarding the specific information needs of informal caregivers of patients with advanced dementia on discharge from acute care.  Aim: The aim of this study was to explore the information needs of informal caregivers of people with advanced dementia on discharge from the acute setting Methods: A qualitative descriptive design was employed. A convenience sample of 6 informal carers of people with advanced dementia were recruited. Participants were interviewed face-to-face using a semi structured interview topic guide. Thematic analysis was used framed by the work of Braun & Clarke (2006) Results: Participants expressed a strong desire for more information. Three themes were seen following data analysis. 1) Understanding, experience and source of knowing in dementia 2) Information need and 3) Preferred type and source of information. A particular need for information on disease pathophysiology and managing changes in personality and cognition was highlighted with no preference as to who provides the information, once the individual is knowledgeable in the Results: Reduced delay times from the ED to the wards by 1hr 14minutes over 6-8 weeks Conclusion: Role out the changes made to reduce the delays to the rest of the hospital.

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