“The accurate documentation and maintenance of fluid balance charts constitute an integral part of nursing care. However, inaccuracies in fluid balance charting by nurses often occur. Inaccurate charting can result in delayed interventions, affecting the safety of patients. It has been found that fluid intake charting in an acute surgical inpatient ward is highly inaccurate. Many expressions of dissatisfaction are evident among medical healthcare professionals and patients regarding the accurate updating of the charts. Therefore, evidence-based measures need to be implemented in order to improve the safety of patient care through accurate recording of patients’ fluid intake”

Liaw, Y., & Goh, M. (2018). Improving the accuracy of fluid intake charting through patient involvement in an adult surgical ward: A best practice implementation project. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports.,16(8), 1709-1719.
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