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Communication theory and the shift handover report

A Odell1

  • 1Royal Berkshire and Battle Hospital NHS Trust, Reading.

British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|November 11, 1996
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Effective communication is vital for healthcare cooperation. Understanding communication theory helps nurses analyze their practice, particularly in shift handover reports, improving patient care.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Communication
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Health Informatics

Background:

  • Cooperation in human society and organizations relies heavily on effective communication skills.
  • Nurses can enhance their practice by understanding communication theory concepts.
  • Analyzing communication in nursing practice is crucial for patient safety and care quality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review communication concepts including definition, function, and purpose.
  • To examine the communication process model and identify barriers to effective communication.
  • To apply communication theory to the nursing shift handover process and provide practice recommendations.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of communication theory.
  • Analysis of the communication process model.

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  • Application of group networking theory to shift handover reports.

    • Main Results:

    • Communication is fundamental to organizational functioning and cooperation.
    • Barriers to effective communication can impede healthcare processes.
    • Shift handover reports can be understood through the lens of group networking theory.

    Conclusions:

    • Understanding communication theory empowers nurses to critically analyze their practice.
    • Applying communication theory to shift handover improves information exchange and continuity of care.
    • Recommendations are provided to enhance communication during shift handovers for better nursing practice.