Paediatric family activated rapid response interventions; qualitative systematic review.
Cresham Fox S, Taylor N, Marufu TC, et al. Paediatric family activated rapid response interventions; qualitative systematic review. Intensive Crit Care Nurs. 2023;2023(75):103363. doi:10.1016/j.iccn.2022.103363.
While many hospitals have rapid response teams (RRT) which can be activated by clinicians, only a few hospitals have also implemented programs which allow patients and families to activate RRT. This review identified 6 articles (5 interventions) with family-activated RRT in pediatric hospitals. The authors of the review conclude that family-activated RRT is a key component to family engagement and enhancing patient safety. Only one intervention was also available in a non-English language, which should be considered in future interventions.