Study in British Journal of Surgery reveals nurse shortages increase mortality risk and hospital stays.
A study in the British Journal of Surgery reveals that nursing shortages significantly worsen patient outcomes, including higher mortality rates and longer hospital stays. Analyzing over 213,000 hospital admissions in the NHS, researchers found a 9.2% increased mortality risk per day of low registered nurse staffing and a 10.3% increase for nursing assistants. The findings underscore the critical need for adequate nurse staffing to enhance patient safety and reduce complications.
September 24, 2024
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