Vital signs in hospital patients: a systematic review

Objectives: This review was initiated to identify the best available evidence on vital sign measurements in hospital patients. Method: Inclusion Criteria – Studies that evaluated some aspect of vital signs. Search – Covered all major databases and the references of identified studies. Data Analysis. because of the nature of identified studies, data were summarised using narrative rather than statistical methods. Results: A total of 737 papers of which 69 met the inclusion criteria. Conclusion: This review has highlighted a need for further investigation of issues related to the role, nature and optimal practice of monitoring patient vital signs.