Journal article
Bedside nursing handover: a case study
International Journal of Nursing Practice, Vol.16(1), pp.27-34
02/2010
PMID: 20158545
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Abstract
A case study of six wards in two hospitals was undertaken to describe the structures, processes and perceptions of outcomes of bedside handover in nursing. A total of 532 bedside handovers were observed and 34 interviews with nurses were conducted. Important structural elements related to the staff, patients, the handover sheet and the bedside chart. A number of processes before, during and after the handover were implemented. They included processes for managing patients and their visitors, sensitive information, and the flow of communication for variable shift starting times. Other key processes identified were the implementation of a safety scan and medication check. The situation, background, assessment and recommendations approach was used only in specific circumstances. Perceived outcomes were categorized as improving accuracy and service delivery, and promoting patient-centred care. Although the move to bedside handover is not the norm, it reflects a patient-centred approach.
Details
- Title
- Bedside nursing handover: a case study
- Creators
- Wendy Chaboyer (Author) - Griffith UniversityAnne McMurray (Author) - Griffith UniversityMarianne Wallis (Author) - Griffith University
- Publication Details
- International Journal of Nursing Practice, Vol.16(1), pp.27-34
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia; Australia
- Identifiers
- 991012926999002368
- Academic Unit
- Nursing; Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article