Italian healthcare: too few nurses and wards under stress, patient safety at risk
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A new study on the Italian healthcare system shows that the shortage of nurses in hospitals can have direct effects on patient safety. The research involved 2,349 nurses, 158 wards and 25 Italian hospitals. Experts analysed the care outcomes of 21,044 patients, that is, the results of the treatment they received during their hospital stay.
According to the findings, in wards where staffing is insufficient, the workload for each nurse increases. When a professional has to look after too many patients at the same time, the risk of errors and complications grows. Working under pressure, moreover, can make it more difficult to carefully monitor the condition of each patient.
The research therefore emphasises that investing in nursing staff concerns not only the working conditions of professionals, but also the quality and safety of care. The authors urge institutions to consider these data when planning the number of nurses needed in hospital wards. The issue is keenly felt in Italy, where there has long been debate about the difficulty of recruiting and retaining healthcare staff.
Sources: Borderline24.com
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