Care for Patients with Cognitive Impairment
Alternatives to Constant Observation for Patients with Cognitive Impairment in Acute Care Settings – Rapid Evidence Report
Project Status:Complete
Knowledge User(s)
Newfoundland and Labrador Health System
Funding Source(s)
- Newfoundland and Labrador Health System
Project Objectives
To determine what alternatives to in-person constant observers for older cognitively-impaired patients in acute-care hospitals are cost-effective, while maintaining quality standards.
Research Approach
Rapid Review