A retrospective, observational analysis using RTLS Technology
Research type
Research Study
Full title
A retrospective, observational analysis using Real Time Location Systems (RTLS) technology to explore the effects of clinical staffing on hospital productivity and patient health outcomes
IRAS ID
272928
Contact name
Ann-Marie Cannaby
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 5 months, 18 days
Research summary
Research Summary:
A retrospective, observational analysis using Real Time Location Systems (RTLS) technology to explore the effects of clinical staffing on hospital productivity and patient health outcomes\n\nDESIGN\tRetrospective, observational study\nAIMS and OBJECTIVES\t\n-To measure the amount of time that nurses and other professional groups spend with patients (e.g. at the bedside)\n-To measure the amount of time that nurses and other professional groups spend in co-working spaces (e.g. nurse stations)\n-To explore if the amount of time nurses and other professional groups spend in direct patient care affects patient outcomes\n-To examine if the amount of professional to professional time in ward areas has an impact on patient outcomes\n-To explore if a reduction in rostered nurses impacts patient outcomes\n-To investigate if patient movement from original/speciality base ward has an impact on patient outcomes\nPOPULATION- All admitted inpatients between 1 April 2016 and 31 March 2019, and all staff members with RTLS badges, at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT), Wolverhampton, UK. \nELIGIBILITY - All inpatient and staff covered by the RTLS system\nDURATION- Study duration to last up to 3 years from the date of the protocol approval. Retrospective data to cover the period 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2019.Summary of Results:
Real Time Location Tracking Systems ( RTLS) Technology provides a unique opportunity for health care providers to collect accurate , minute by minute information for information, analysis and planning purposes about many stakeholders (multidisciplinary staff and patients) perspectives. This technology can potentially provide valuable insight and information which can enable managers and leaders to manage resources more efficiently and effectively. All data is organisation specific and provides unique profiles.REC name
West Midlands - South Birmingham Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
19/WM/0371
Date of REC Opinion
2 Jan 2020
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion