Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Types of Reports I: Hands-off Report01:25

Types of Reports I: Hands-off Report

1.4K
A hand-off report, also known as a change-of-shift report, is a crucial nursing process that ensures the smooth transition of patient care responsibilities between nursing staff.
Following are the key components and categories of hand-off reports:
Purpose and Process:
1.4K
SBAR I: Understanding the Concept01:29

SBAR I: Understanding the Concept

5.6K
Effective communication among healthcare professionals during hand-off reporting is essential to delivering safe and continuous patient care. Common professional interactions include reports to healthcare team members, hand-off, and transfer reports. Nurses routinely report information to other healthcare team members and also urgently contact healthcare providers to report changes in patient status.
Standardized methods of communication have been developed to ensure that information is...
5.6K
Transformations of Functions II01:29

Transformations of Functions II

70
Transformations in mathematics alter the position or orientation of a function’s graph while preserving its fundamental shape. One important type of transformation is the horizontal shift, which involves modifying the input variable within a function’s equation. This operation affects where outputs occur along the horizontal axis but does not alter the function’s overall structure.A horizontal shift is achieved by replacing the input variable x with either x + c or x - c,...
70
Properties of Fourier Transform II01:24

Properties of Fourier Transform II

554
The Fourier Transform (FT) is an essential mathematical tool in signal processing, transforming a time-domain signal into its frequency-domain representation. This transformation elucidates the relationship between time and frequency domains through several properties, each revealing unique aspects of signal behavior.
The Frequency Shifting property of Fourier Transforms highlights that a shift in the frequency domain corresponds to a phase shift in the time domain. Mathematically, if x(t) has...
554
Crossing Over01:30

Crossing Over

5.7K
Crossing over is the exchange of genetic information between homologous chromosomes during prophase I of meiosis I. Genetic recombination gives rise to allelic diversity in the newly formed daughter cells. In humans, crossing over produces genetically distinct haploid egg and sperm cells that undergo fertilization to produce unique offspring. Before cell division starts, the germ cell’s chromosome(s) undergo duplication in the S phase of the cell cycle. As the cells enter prophase I,...
5.7K
Crossing Over01:34

Crossing Over

161.6K
Unlike mitosis, meiosis aims for genetic diversity in its creation of haploid gametes. Dividing germ cells first begin this process in prophase I, where each chromosome—replicated in S phase—is now composed of two sister chromatids (identical copies) joined centrally.
The homologous pairs of sister chromosomes—one from the maternal and one from the paternal genome—then begin to align alongside each other lengthwise, matching corresponding DNA positions in a process...
161.6K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Healthcare workers' well-being and perspectives on support during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative studies.

BMJ leader·2024
Same author

Organizational climate for safe and effective inter-unit handoffs in Japanese hospitals.

The International journal of health planning and management·2021
Same author

A comparative study on healthcare employee satisfaction between Japan and China.

The International journal of health planning and management·2019
Same author

Performance measures for a dialysis setting.

Journal of renal care·2017
Same journal

A Study of the Correlation Between Vulnerability to Psychological Crisis and Self-Disclosure in Elderly Patients With Multimorbidity: A Mixed-Methods Study.

Journal of advanced nursing·2026
Same journal

Elderspeak in Healthcare Settings: How Care, Control and Personhood Intersect in Care Communication-A Qualitative Meta-Synthesis.

Journal of advanced nursing·2026
Same journal

A Model for Sustaining Second Victim Peer Support Programs in Healthcare: A Delphi Study.

Journal of advanced nursing·2026
Same journal

The Practice Experience of ICU Nurses in Preventing Pressure Injuries: A Qualitative Meta-Synthesis.

Journal of advanced nursing·2026
Same journal

Capturing the Work of Nurses in General Practice: Development and Testing of the OCEAN-GPN Tools.

Journal of advanced nursing·2026
Same journal

The European Parliament's Vote on the EU Health Workforce INI Report: An EFN Commentary.

Journal of advanced nursing·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Dec 8, 2025

Dynamic Inter-subject Functional Connectivity Reveals Moment-to-Moment Brain Network Configurations Driven by Continuous or Communication Paradigms
08:36

Dynamic Inter-subject Functional Connectivity Reveals Moment-to-Moment Brain Network Configurations Driven by Continuous or Communication Paradigms

Published on: March 21, 2019

7.5K

Inter-shift handoff: Changes over a 6-year interval.

Xiuzhu Gu1, Kenji Itoh1

  • 1Department of Industrial Engineering and Economics, School of Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, Japan.

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|September 20, 2020
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Inter-shift handoff performance improved slightly over six years, with electronic systems and guidelines showing benefits. However, information transfer gains were limited, highlighting the need for enhanced handoff procedures and training.

Keywords:
guidelineshandoff approachhandoff performanceinformation transferinter-shift handoffnursing handoffpatient safetytraining

More Related Videos

One Dimensional Turing-Like Handshake Test for Motor Intelligence
14:05

One Dimensional Turing-Like Handshake Test for Motor Intelligence

Published on: December 15, 2010

28.3K
Author Spotlight: Unlocking New Insights in fNIRS Studies - A Novel Framework for Inter-Brain Synchrony Analysis
05:59

Author Spotlight: Unlocking New Insights in fNIRS Studies - A Novel Framework for Inter-Brain Synchrony Analysis

Published on: October 6, 2023

3.0K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Dec 8, 2025

Dynamic Inter-subject Functional Connectivity Reveals Moment-to-Moment Brain Network Configurations Driven by Continuous or Communication Paradigms
08:36

Dynamic Inter-subject Functional Connectivity Reveals Moment-to-Moment Brain Network Configurations Driven by Continuous or Communication Paradigms

Published on: March 21, 2019

7.5K
One Dimensional Turing-Like Handshake Test for Motor Intelligence
14:05

One Dimensional Turing-Like Handshake Test for Motor Intelligence

Published on: December 15, 2010

28.3K
Author Spotlight: Unlocking New Insights in fNIRS Studies - A Novel Framework for Inter-Brain Synchrony Analysis
05:59

Author Spotlight: Unlocking New Insights in fNIRS Studies - A Novel Framework for Inter-Brain Synchrony Analysis

Published on: October 6, 2023

3.0K

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Nursing Practice
  • Patient Safety

Background:

  • Inter-shift handoffs are critical for patient care continuity.
  • Previous studies indicate variability in handoff effectiveness.
  • The impact of supporting systems on handoff performance requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess changes in inter-shift handoff processes over a six-year period.
  • To determine the influence of handoff support systems, guidelines, training, and environment on handoff performance.
  • To evaluate the overall improvement in handoff quality.

Main Methods:

  • A non-experimental, cross-sectional study design.
  • Comparative analysis of survey data from 2011 and 2017.
  • Questionnaire survey distributed to nursing staff across 31 general hospitals.

Main Results:

  • Introduction of handoff guidelines and increased training were observed.
  • Increased reliance on electronic systems for handoffs, particularly in inpatient wards.
  • Limited improvement in information transfer, mainly in surgery wards; no significant change in interruptions.
  • Positive correlation between perceived effectiveness of guidelines, reduced interruptions, adequate time, and better handoff performance.

Conclusions:

  • Despite significant changes in handoff systems, improvements in information transfer were limited.
  • Effective handoff guidelines and a supportive environment significantly enhance inter-shift handoff performance.
  • A mixed approach (verbal, written, technological) is recommended, alongside improvements in procedures, guidelines, and training.