Døgnvurderinger

Døgnvurderinger, a Norwegian term, translates to "daily assessments" or "24-hour assessments" in English. This practice is commonly found within healthcare settings, particularly in psychiatric care and rehabilitation. The core concept involves a systematic, ongoing evaluation of a patient's condition over a 24-hour period. This assessment is not a single event but a continuous process involving observations, interactions, and data collection.

The purpose of døgnvurderinger is to gain a comprehensive understanding of a patient's fluctuating mental and physical state, behavior, and response to treatment. It allows healthcare professionals to identify patterns, detect changes, and make timely adjustments to care plans. This can include monitoring for side effects of medication, assessing the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions, and evaluating the risk of harm to self or others.

Døgnvurderinger are typically conducted by a multidisciplinary team, including doctors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers. Information is gathered through direct observation, patient interviews, staff handover reports, and documented observations. The data collected helps to build a detailed picture of the patient's daily functioning, their strengths, challenges, and overall progress. This holistic approach aims to provide the most effective and individualized care possible.