2023 Volume 24 Issue 1 Pages 108-118
Background: Rapid response systems (RRS) are designed to prevent unexpected in-hospital cardiopulmonary arrest. To decrease mortality, it is essential to clarify the factors related to nurses’ delayed activation and non-activation of the rapid response team (RRT).
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify questionnaire items for the development of a tool to clarify factors related to nurses’ activation of RRTs.
Method: Based on a literature review and interviews with ward nurses, questionnaire items were extracted and categorized into four quadrants comprised of two axes: person-environment and facilitator-barrier.
Result: A total of 73 items were extracted and categorized into 12 categories. Categories of environmental facilitators and barriers were [Influence of the doctor in charge], [Influence of the department], and [Influence of the RRT]. Categories of personal facilitators and barriers were [Factors that affect judgment], [Professional knowledge and skills], and [Personal characteristics].
Conclusion: These questionnaire items are considered to reflect the current state of RRS in Japan and are expected to help in the development of a tool to clarify the factors that influence nurses’ activation of RRTs.
