Bedside nursing handover: A case study

W Chaboyer; A McMurray; Marianne Wallis

doi:10.1111/j.1440-172X.2009.01809.x

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Bedside nursing handover: A case study

W Chaboyer, A McMurray and Marianne Wallis

International Journal of Nursing Practice, Vol.16(1), pp.27-34

2010

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-172X.2009.01809.x

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Abstract

bedside handover

clinical handover

clinical nursing research

nursing handover

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.

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Title: Bedside nursing handover: A case study
Authors: W Chaboyer (Author) - Griffith University
A McMurray (Author) - Murdoch University
Marianne Wallis (Author) - Griffith University
Publication details: International Journal of Nursing Practice, Vol.16(1), pp.27-34
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia
Date published: 2010
DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-172X.2009.01809.x
ISSN: 1322-7114
Copyright note: Copyright © 2010 Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia. The accepted manuscript is reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. The definitive version is available from www.blackwell-synergy.com
Organisation Unit: School of Health - Nursing; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450508402621
Output Type: Journal article

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