Qualitative Study of Pediatric Early Warning Systems’ Impact on Interdisciplinary Communication in Two Pediatric Oncology Hospitals With Varying Resources

Abstract

PEWS enhance interdisciplinary communication in high- and limited-resource study settings by empowering bedside providers. Traditional hierarchies contributed to negative communication and, in well-resourced settings, technology and automation resulted in lack of communication. Understanding contextual elements is integral to optimizing PEWS and improving pediatric oncology outcomes in hospitals of all resource levels.