Intentional rounding: its role in supporting essential care

Fitzsimons, Beverley

Authors Beverley Fitzsimons is programme manager, Annette Bartley is faculty member, Jocelyn Cornwell is director; all at the King's Fund Point of Care programme.

Nursing Times 107(27):p 18, July 12, 2011.

A systematic approach to rounding can improve patients' experience of care and build their trust, ensure that care is safe and reliable, and alleviate pressure on nurses

Abstract

Fitzsimons B et al (2011) Intentional rounding: its role in supporting essential care. Nursing Times; 107: 27, 18-21.

The King's Fund Point of Care (POC) programme aims to identify and test interventions that can improve patients' experiences of care.

“Intentional rounding” is one such intervention, which is being trialled by some of the teams working with the King's Fund on the POC programme.

This article explains the principles of intentional rounding and how nurses can use it to ensure patients' essential care needs are met.