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The nurses' own views about the inter-shift handover process.

Nikos Rikos1,2, Manolis Linardakis2, Charalampos Economou3

  • 1a Department of Nursing, School of Health and Welfare Services , Technological Educational Institute (TEI) of Crete , Heraklion , Greece.

Contemporary Nurse
|April 13, 2019
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Nurses prioritize medical instructions, patient condition, and care plans during shift changes. Effective nursing handovers are crucial for patient safety, yet formal training is lacking.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Healthcare Communication
  • Patient Safety

Background:

  • Nursing handovers are vital for transferring patient information during shift changes.
  • Effective communication skills are essential for successful nursing handovers.
  • The handover process directly impacts patient care continuity and safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate nurses' experiences and perspectives on the patient handover process.
  • To identify key information nurses deem significant during shift-to-shift handovers.
  • To explore the current state of formal training for nursing handover procedures.

Main Methods:

  • A qualitative approach utilizing mixed content analysis was employed.
  • 22 nurses were interviewed using semi-structured questionnaires.
Keywords:
continuity of patient carehealth informationnursing handoverpatient hand offquality care assurance

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  • Observations and audio recordings were used to gather data on the handover process.

    • Main Results:

    • Key handover information includes medical instructions, patient's hemodynamic status, and prior nursing care plans.
    • Information is primarily sourced from the preceding 24 hours, medical orders, and nursing outcomes.
    • None of the interviewed nurses reported receiving formal training in handover techniques.

    Conclusions:

    • Organized, standardized, and current nursing handovers are critical for the healthcare system.
    • There is a need for improved training and standardization in nursing handover processes.
    • Effective handovers enhance patient safety and care quality.