Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The aim was to investigate the methods of first-choice for clinical temperature measurement in Danish hospital wards.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: A questionnaire study involving 444 Danish hospital wards specialised in internal medicine, orthopaedic surgery, abdominal surgery or paediatrics.
RESULTS: 348 hospital wards (78%) responded to the questionnaire. Ear and rectal temperature measurement were the most frequent methods of first-choice in Danish hospital wards (44% and 50%, respectively). There was a statistically significant difference in the method of first-choice between specialties and between the regions of Denmark. Regardless of specialty and region both methods were frequently used as first-choice.
CONCLUSION: Our results reflect a lack of consensus on the method of first-choice in daily clinical assessment of temperature in Danish hospital wards.
| Translated title of the contribution | Methods of first-choice for clinical temperature measurement in Danish hospital wards |
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| Original language | Danish |
| Journal | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
| Volume | 170 |
| Issue number | 22 |
| Pages (from-to) | 1930-3 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| ISSN | 0041-5782 |
| Publication status | Published - 26 May 2008 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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