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Kimberly W Elgin1, Rebecca D Poston
1Kimberly W. Elgin, DNP, ACNS-BC, PCCN, CMSRN, is Simulation Lab Coordinator and Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, University of Virginia, and Advanced Practice Nurse-Clinical Nurse Specialist, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville. Rebecca D. Poston, PhD, RN, CPNP, is Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia.
Abstract:
Compliance with evidence-based shift report practices varies, and handoff processes are often inconsistent, increasing the risk for compromised patient safety. This pilot study evaluated registered nurse adherence to and self-efficacy with evidence-based shift report practices presimulation and postsimulation. Statistically significant increases in adherence to and self-efficacy with shift report practices after simulation were noted. Simulation offers nursing professional development practitioners a feasible method to enhance practice competency and standardization of care during registered nurse shift report.
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