The Problem-Intervention-Evaluation or the PIE system organizes data based on the patient's problems.
Assessments of patients are conducted and documented at every shift using pre-printed forms with blank spaces.
The PIE system comprises a daily assessment flow sheet and progress notes.
The daily assessment flow sheet has sections for categories like pain, routine care, and monitoring. Also, the progress notes use the PIE format.
The problem column includes initial nursing assessment details and the appropriate nursing diagnosis.
The identified problems are labeled as P, followed by a number.
In the intervention section, the nursing action for each diagnosis is documented and labeled as I, followed by P and the problem number.
The evaluation column includes the patient's response to the intervention, labeled as E, followed by P and the problem number.
The advantage of the PIE document is it promotes continuity of care and saves time.
The disadvantage is nurses must read all the nursing notes to determine problems and plan interventions before initiating care.
Problem-intervention-evaluation (PIE) is a systematic approach to documentation used in healthcare settings for clinical decision-making and patient care planning. It is a structured approach to organizing patient data based on problems, interventions, and evaluations. Here's a breakdown of its key features and considerations:
The Problem-Intervention-Evaluation (PIE) system offers several advantages and disadvantages in healthcare documentation and patient care.
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Disadvantages: