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Chien LJ, Slade D, Goncharov L, Taylor J, Dahm MR, Brady B, McMahon J, Raine SE, Thornton A. Implementing a ward-level intervention to improve nursing handover communication with a focus on bedside handover-A qualitative study. J Clin Nurs 2024; 33:2688-2706. [PMID: 38528438 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.17107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Revised: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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AIM To improve the effectiveness of nursing clinical handover through a qualitative, tailored communication intervention. DESIGN A multisite before and after intervention using qualitative ethnography combined with discourse analysis of nursing handover interactions. METHODS We implemented a tailored ward-based intervention to redesign nursing handover practice with co-constructed recommendations for organisational and cultural change on seven wards across three affiliated metropolitan hospitals between February 2020 and November 2022. The intervention was informed by pre-implementation interviews and focus groups with nursing, medical and allied health staff and patients (n = 151) and observed and/or audio-recorded handover events (n = 233). Post-intervention we conducted interviews and focus groups (n = 79) and observed and/or audio-recorded handover events (n = 129) to qualitatively evaluate impact. RESULTS Our translational approach resulted in substantial changes post-intervention. Nurses conducted more shift-to-shift handovers at the bedside, with greater patient interaction and better structured and more comprehensive information transfer, supported by revised handover documentation. Redesigned group handovers were focused and efficient, communicating critical patient information. CONCLUSION Contextualised training combined with changes to ward-level systemic factors impeding communication results in improved nursing handovers. Practice change requires strong executive leadership and project governance, combined with effective ward-level leadership, collaboration and mentoring. The speed and degree of change post-intervention demonstrates the power of interdisciplinary collaborative research between hospital executive, ward leadership and communication specialists. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Nurses are more likely to conduct efficient group handovers and informative, patient-centred bedside handovers in line with policy when they understand the value of handover and have practical strategies to support communication. Communication training should be combined with broader ward-level changes to handover practice tailored to the ward context. A multilevel approach results in more effective practice change. REPORTING METHOD We adhered to the COREQ guidelines. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION We interviewed patients on study wards pre and post intervention.
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- Laura J Chien
- Institute for Communication in Health Care, College of Arts and Social Sciences, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
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- Institute for Communication in Health Care, College of Arts and Social Sciences, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
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- Institute for Communication in Health Care, College of Arts and Social Sciences, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
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- St Vincent's Health Network Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- Nursing Research Institute, St Vincent's Health Network Sydney, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne and Australian Catholic University, Sydney, Australia
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- Institute for Communication in Health Care, College of Arts and Social Sciences, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
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- Institute for Communication in Health Care, College of Arts and Social Sciences, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
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- Nursing Research Institute, St Vincent's Health Network Sydney, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne and Australian Catholic University, Sydney, Australia
- St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
- Australian Catholic University, Australia
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- Institute for Communication in Health Care, College of Arts and Social Sciences, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
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- St Vincent's Health Network Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- Australian Catholic University, Australia
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Klocko DJ. Using structured communication to improve patient handoffs and reduce medical errors. JAAPA 2024; 37:42-44. [PMID: 38985115 DOI: 10.1097/01.jaa.0000000000000024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/11/2024]
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ABSTRACT Communication errors during transfer of care from one clinician to another are a major cause of medical errors. In 2006, The Joint Commission made handoff communications a national patient safety goal. In 2014, the Association of American Medical Colleges included giving and receiving a report to transfer a patient's care as one of the 13 core entrustable professional activities required for entry into residency programs. Communication is the key to successful transfer of patient care from one clinician to another during shift change. A structured method of communication used by all clinicians in high-stakes healthcare settings can ensure all vital information about a patient is given to the receiving clinician.
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- David J Klocko
- David J. Klocko is an associate professor in the PA program at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Tex. The author has disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise
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Mora Capín A, Jové Blanco A, Oujo Álamo E, Muñoz Cutillas A, Barrera Brito V, Vázquez López P. Involving the Patient and Family in the Transfer of Information at Shift Change in a Pediatric Emergency Department. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf 2024; 50:357-362. [PMID: 38307780 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjq.2023.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2024]
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BACKGROUND The transfer of information at the change of shift is a critical point for patient experience during the care process. The aim of this study was to evaluate caregivers' perceptions before and after the implementation of a multidisciplinary bedside handoff in a pediatric emergency department (PED). METHODS This was a quality improvement pre-post intervention, single-center study. The authors included caregivers of patients allocated in the observation unit of a PED during health care provider shift change. The study was made up of the following phases: (1) preintervention survey distribution, (2) implementation of the bedside handoff, involving all health care professionals (including nurses, nursing assistants, and pediatricians) and caregivers, and (3) postintervention survey distribution. The survey explored the three dimensions of patient experience defined as main study outcomes: information received and communication with professionals, participation, and continuity of care. RESULTS A total of 102 surveys were collected (51 each in the preintervention and postintervention phases). In the preintervention phase, 94.1% of caregivers would have wished to be actively involved in the change of shift. In the postintervention phase, more caregivers felt that professionals had proper introductions (49.0% vs. 84.3%; p < 0.01), had kept them informed of the plan to be followed (58.8% vs. 84.3%; p = 0.02), and encouraged questions (45.1% vs. 82.4%; p < 0.01). Caregivers of the postintervention phase perceived less disorganization during the change of shift (25.5% vs. 5.9%; p = 0.01) and a greater sense of continuity (64.7% vs. 86.3%; p = 0.02). CONCLUSION The bedside handoff is a useful strategy to improve patient and family perceptions of communication with professionals, information received, and continuity of care at health care providers shift change. Future lines of research and improvement include ensuring equity in participation in the bedside handoff for all caregivers, monitoring the handoffs to determine how often patients/caregivers participate and correct mistakes in information transfer. and exploring professionals' perceptions.
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Mahran GSK, Ali M, Sayed MMM, Hussien MAM, AbdelWahab OSA, Mohamed SAA, Abdelhafez AI. Nurses' Versus Physicians' Perceptions of the Bedside Handover Practice in the Intensive Care Unit: An Egyptian Prospective, Comparative Study. Crit Care Nurs Q 2024; 47:29-40. [PMID: 38031306 DOI: 10.1097/cnq.0000000000000489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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This article reports a prospective, comparative study using a semistructured interview technique, to compare the perceptions of nursing professionals and physicians about the bedside handover practice, in intensive care units (ICUs). Clinical handovers are practiced every day, in many ways, in all institutional health care settings. Despite increasing demand for structured processes to guide clinical handovers, the perception may differ between nurses and physicians, particularly in the ICU. The results of the current study showed that the quality of the information provided during handovers was perceived by both the nurses and physicians as satisfactory and relevant to the patient's care. The findings of this study could have impacts on the daily medical practices in the ICU. The results of this study could be utilized to design programs that will improve nurses' and physicians' understanding and practices of the handover process as well as the information needed to be communicated.
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- Ghada Shalaby Khalaf Mahran
- Department of Critical Care and Emergency Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt (Drs Mahran, Ali, and Abdelhafez); Departments of Anesthesia and Intensive Care (Dr Sayed) and Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis (Dr Mohamed), Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt; King Hamad University Hospital, Bahrain, and Technical Health Institute, Assuit, Egypt (Mr Hussien); Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Mr AbdelWahab); and Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Dr Mohamed)
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Paredes-Garza F, Lázaro E, Vázquez N. Nursing bedside handover in an intensive care unit with a mixed structure: Nursing professionals' perception. J Nurs Manag 2022; 30:4314-4321. [PMID: 36193037 DOI: 10.1111/jonm.13834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Revised: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 09/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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AIM The main objective is to determine if the infrastructure of critical care units influences the perception of professionals using this handover method. BACKGROUND Nursing bedside handover is considered a safe information transfer method that can help reduce communication errors; however, it has some disadvantages expressed by health professionals and patients, related to confidentiality, stress and less rest. METHODS Qualitative descriptive study. The perception of nursing professionals who work in a critical care unit with a mixed structure (open and closed boxes) in a tertiary care hospital was evaluated through a semi-structured interview with a battery of common questions (prepared after literature review) and spontaneous questions according to the objectives of the study. RESULTS Five thematic areas related to the study objectives were observed: patient safety, message content, confidentiality/privacy, intimacy/rest/noise, and patient participation. CONCLUSIONS Nursing bedside handover improves safe communication between professionals, because it avoids errors or distractions by double or triple checking (if we include the patient) as well as empowering the patient and including him in his recovery. Carrying it out in closed boxes increases confidentiality and improves intimacy as there are no other patients or relatives nearby who can hear the message. However, the place or shift where the handover is performed does not interfere with the effectiveness of the communication of the message. The morning shift is the busiest, which could affect the patient's rest, a fact that could be solved if it is carried out in a closed box. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT Carrying out the handover in individual boxes in intensive care units would provide greater privacy to the patient and reduce the perception of external noise, contributing to the reduction of interruptions and the increase of the patient's rest. It is also a key element in patient safety through verification by double or triple check-up, the structuring of the message and the visualization of devices presented by the patient. In addition, it will allow the professional to start a process of early humanization and participation of the patient in the health process.
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- Universidad Internacional de Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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Winebarger A. Investigating nurses' perception of bedside handoff. Nursing 2022; 52:54-56. [PMID: 36006754 PMCID: PMC9408032 DOI: 10.1097/01.nurse.0000854012.26421.c0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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- Adam Winebarger
- Adam Winebarger is the associate chief nursing officer at LifeBridge Health Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, Md
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Chien LJ, Slade D, Dahm MR, Brady B, Roberts E, Goncharov L, Taylor J, Eggins S, Thornton A. Improving patient-centred care through a tailored intervention addressing nursing clinical handover communication in its organizational and cultural context. J Adv Nurs 2022; 78:1413-1430. [PMID: 35038346 PMCID: PMC9304151 DOI: 10.1111/jan.15110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Revised: 09/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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Aims To increase the quality and safety of patient care, many hospitals have mandated that nursing clinical handover occur at the patient's bedside. This study aims to improve the patient‐centredness of nursing handover by addressing the communication challenges of bedside handover and the organizational and cultural practices that shape handover. Design Qualitative linguistic ethnographic design combining discourse analysis of actual handover interactions and interviews and focus groups before and after a tailored intervention. Methods Pre‐intervention we conducted interviews with nursing, medical and allied health staff (n = 14) and focus groups with nurses and students (n = 13) in one hospital's Rehabilitation ward. We recorded handovers (n = 16) and multidisciplinary team huddles (n = 3). An intervention of communication training and recommendations for organizational and cultural change was delivered to staff and championed by ward management. After the intervention we interviewed nurses and recorded and analyzed handovers. Data were collected from February to August 2020. Ward management collected hospital‐acquired complication data. Results Notable changes post‐intervention included a shift to involve patients in bedside handovers, improved ward‐level communication and culture, and an associated decrease in reported hospital‐acquired complications. Conclusions Effective change in handover practices is achieved through communication training combined with redesign of local practices inhibiting patient‐centred handovers. Strong leadership to champion change, ongoing mentoring and reinforcement of new practices, and collaboration with nurses throughout the change process were critical to success. Impact Ineffective communication during handover jeopardizes patient safety and limits patient involvement. Our targeted, locally designed communication intervention significantly improved handover practices and patient involvement through the use of informational and interactional protocols, and redesigned handover tools and meetings. Our approach promoted a ward culture that prioritizes patient‐centred care and patient safety. This innovative intervention resulted in an associated decrease in hospital‐acquired complications. The intervention has been rolled out to a further five wards across two hospitals.
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- Laura J Chien
- Institute for Communication in Health Care, College of Arts and Social Sciences, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- Institute for Communication in Health Care, College of Arts and Social Sciences, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- Institute for Communication in Health Care, College of Arts and Social Sciences, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- Institute for Communication in Health Care, College of Arts and Social Sciences, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- Institute for Communication in Health Care, College of Arts and Social Sciences, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- St Vincent's Health Network Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Nursing Research Institute, St Vincent's Health Network Sydney, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne and Australian Catholic University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Institute for Communication in Health Care, College of Arts and Social Sciences, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- St Vincent's Health Network Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Australian Catholic University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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BACKGROUND Nursing documentation is an essential aspect of ethical nursing care. Lack of awareness of ethical dilemmas in nursing documentation may increase the risk of patient harm. Considering this, ethical dilemmas within nursing documentation need to be explored. AIM To explore ethical dilemmas in nurses' conversations about nursing documentation. RESEARCH DESIGN, PARTICIPANTS AND CONTEXT The study used a qualitative design. Participants were registered nurses from a Patient Hotel at a Danish University Hospital. Data were collected in three focus groups with a total of 12 participants. Data analysis consisted of qualitative content analysis inspired by Graneheim and Lundman. ETHICAL CONSIDERATION This study was conducted in accordance with the ethical principles of research and regulations in terms of confidentiality, anonymity and provision of informed consent. FINDINGS Ethical dilemmas were strongly present in nurses' conversations about nursing documentation. These dilemmas were demonstrated in two themes: (1) a dilemma between respecting patients' autonomy and not causing harm, which was visible in nurses' navigation between written documentation and oral tradition, and (2) a dilemma concerning justice and fair distribution of goods, which was visible in nurses' balancing between documenting deviations and proof of nursing practice. DISCUSSION Ethical dilemmas in nursing documentation regarding respecting patients' autonomy and not causing harm accentuated discussions on professional responsibility and patient participation in clinical decisions. Dilemmas in justice and fair distribution of goods emphasised discussions on trust in relationships versus trust in electronic health records. CONCLUSION Actual tendencies in the healthcare system may increase ethical dilemmas in nursing documentation. Sharing otherwise invisible and individual experiences of ethical dilemmas in nursing documentation among nurses, nurse leaders and decision-makers will enable addressing these in reflections and discussions as well as in considering adjustments of conditions for nursing documentation.
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- Lone Jørgensen
- Aalborg University Hospital and Aalborg University, Denmark
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Clari M, Conti A, Chiarini D, Martin B, Dimonte V, Campagna S. Barriers to and Facilitators of Bedside Nursing Handover: A Systematic Review and Meta-synthesis. J Nurs Care Qual 2021; 36:E51-E58. [PMID: 33852530 DOI: 10.1097/ncq.0000000000000564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Bedside nursing handover (BNH) has been recognized as a contributor to patient-centered care. However, concerns about its effectiveness suggest that contextual factors should be considered before and after BNH implementation. PURPOSE This review aimed to identify, evaluate, and synthetize the qualitative literature on the barriers to and facilitators of BNH as experienced by nurses and patients. METHODS The Joanna Briggs Institute meta-aggregation method was applied. A systematic search was performed to identify qualitative studies published from inception to June 30, 2020. Two independent researchers assessed methodological quality and extracted data. RESULTS Twenty-four articles were included, comprising 161 findings, and 5 synthesized findings emerged with a moderate level of confidence. CONCLUSIONS BNH ensures patient safety and increases satisfaction and recognition among patients and nurses. This evidence on the barriers to and facilitators of BNH could help health care providers who have implemented or plan to implement this practice.
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- Marco Clari
- Department of Public Health and Pediatrics, University of Torino, Torino, Italy (Drs Clari, Conti, and Campagna and Ms Martin and Mr Dimonte); and Department of Surgery, Città della Salute e della Scienza University Hospital, Torino, Italy (Ms Chiarini)
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BACKGROUND Two evidence-based practice projects and an innovative model provided best evidence and a framework for the implementation and sustainment of a bedside shift report (BSR) quality improvement project. PROBLEM Without a standardized BSR process, there was a lack of Veteran involvement in care planning decisions and nurse dissatisfaction related to missed communication of pertinent patient information. APPROACH Facilitators and barriers were identified and addressed during planning. Key elements of BSR were incorporated. After approval by shared governance, unit-based champions and leaders supported the change. Implementation began every 2 weeks on a different unit. OUTCOMES Implementation was completed in 4 months for 11 units. After 15 months, there was consistent BSR on 82% of the units and improved patient satisfaction with nurses taking time to listen. CONCLUSIONS Best evidence, unit-based champions, leadership support, project coordinators, and persistence are critical to implementing and sustaining practice change.
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A Practical Guide to the Implementation of Bedside Report in a Critical Care Setting. Crit Care Nurs Q 2021; 44:324-333. [PMID: 34010207 DOI: 10.1097/cnq.0000000000000368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Blended bedside report increases peer-to-peer accountability among nurses, improves communication between nurses as well as patients, and promotes patient safety. Despite the literature that documents bedside report is best, a practical guide to initiating this process in a hospital setting is lacking. A unit-based council composed of staff nurses and 1 member of nursing management on a neurosurgical intensive care unit designed a unit-wide education initiative involving multiple modalities and peer-to-peer training. This combination led to a successful culture change from traditional report to blended bedside reporting process.
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Hada A, Coyer F. Shift-to-shift nursing handover interventions associated with improved inpatient outcomes-Falls, pressure injuries and medication administration errors: An integrative review. Nurs Health Sci 2021; 23:337-351. [PMID: 33665950 DOI: 10.1111/nhs.12825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2020] [Revised: 02/17/2021] [Accepted: 02/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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The aim of this integrative review was to identify which nursing handover interventions were associated with improved patient outcomes, specifically patients' falls, pressure injuries and medication administration errors, in the hospital setting. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses statement was used to guide the review. A systematic search of seven electronic databases was conducted, and retrieved articles were assessed by two independent reviewers. The quality of included studies was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. Eight studies met the inclusion criteria. The findings of this review indicate that improvements in handover communication had a clinically important positive effect on patient outcomes. Across the studies, reductions in falls varied from 9.3 to 80%, pressure injuries from 45 to 75%, and medication errors from 11.1 to greater than 50%. This review highlights that the implementation of bedside nursing handover and the adoption of standardized handover tools to improve nursing handover communication reduce patient adverse events, specifically falls, pressure injuries, and medication errors. These findings should be considered by clinicians to inform their clinical handover practice.
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- Adriana Hada
- Division of Medicine, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Joint appointment with School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology and Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Metro North Hospital Health Service, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Mullen A, Harman K, Flanagan K, O'Brien B, Isobel S. Involving mental health consumers in nursing handover: A qualitative study of nursing views of the practice and its implementation. Int J Ment Health Nurs 2020; 29:1157-1167. [PMID: 32677320 DOI: 10.1111/inm.12756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2019] [Revised: 04/28/2020] [Accepted: 05/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Nursing handover occurs between shifts and is an important means of communication and information exchange around consumer care. The involvement of consumers in nursing handover, known as 'bedside handover', is well established within general health settings and promotes a patient-centred approach to care. Bedside handover represents an opportunity for mental health settings to consolidate recovery-oriented principles, albeit with some unique challenges in the way that involving consumers in nursing handover is implemented. This qualitative descriptive study explores the views of nursing staff and nursing managers about involving consumers in nursing handover and the process of implementation across five mental health inpatient units in Australia. The study took place in a local health district covering regional and rural areas of New South Wales that had issued a directive to implement bedside handover. The consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research (COREQ) checklist was applied to this study. Six focus groups were held with nursing staff (n = 22), and eleven individual interviews were undertaken with nursing managers to explore their perceptions of bedside handover and its implications for nursing practice. The data were analysed using thematic analysis. Data from focus groups and interviews were analysed separately and then combined to generate three themes: (i) the mental health context is different; (ii) protecting consumer privacy and confidentiality; and (iii) it might make things worse. The findings provide insights into both the challenges, and the process of involving consumers in nursing handover within mental health settings and provides guidance for future implementation.
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- Antony Mullen
- Hunter New England Mental Health, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- Hunter New England Mental Health, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, SouthPort, Queensland, Australia
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- Hunter New England Mental Health, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Bressan V, Cadorin L, Pellegrinet D, Bulfone G, Stevanin S, Palese A. Bedside shift handover implementation quantitative evidence: Findings from a scoping review. J Nurs Manag 2019; 27:815-832. [DOI: 10.1111/jonm.12746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2018] [Accepted: 01/03/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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- Continuing Education Centre, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO) IRCCS Aviano Italy
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- Department of Medical SciencesUniversity of Udine Udine Italy
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