Respiratory rate is a fundamental vital sign that is sensitive to different pathological
conditions (eg, adverse cardiac events, pneumonia, and clinical deterioration) and stressors …

Objective In clinical prediction/diagnostic rules aimed at early detection of critically ill
patients, the respiratory rate plays an important role. We investigated the accuracy and …

Remote photoplethysmography imaging (rPPG) is a new solution proposed to measure vital
signs, such as respiratory rate (RR) in teleconsultation, by using a webcam. The results …

Monitoring respiratory values such as breathing frequency, minute ventilation, breathing
effort, and dyspnea are common in acute care. There is evidence that accurate monitoring …

Aims and objectives To explore why adherence to vital sign observations scheduled by an
early warning score protocol reduces at night. Background Regular vital sign observations …

Introduction Patients experience physiological changes in the hours preceding adverse
medical events, and patients or their family can be the first to identify ominous signs of …

Background Early warning systems (EWS) are most effective when clinicians monitor
patients' vital signs and comply with the recommended escalation of care protocols once …

Background For emergency department (ED) patients with suspected infection, a vital sign-
based clinical rule is often calculated shortly after the patient arrives. The clinical rule score …

Abstract Aim and Objectives To identify the main concern of patients with acute leukaemia
and their family caregivers in the process of coping with the disease and to determine how …

Grounded theory comprises a family of research approaches designed to support the
generation of a theory explaining a phenomenon experienced by a group of participants …