Journal article
Nursing handovers: An integrative review of the different models and processes available
International Journal of Nursing Practice, Vol.23(2), pp.1-8
2017
Abstract
The aim of this study is to explore the different handover models and processes available and their efficacy in improving handover communication within nursing practice. The handover of information is a key nursing responsibility that ensures patient outcomes through continuity of care. This process is widely recognised as an opening for error that may comprise patient safety. This paper is an integrative literature review that employed an inductive exploratory design. A computerised database search was employed including CINAHL, PubMed and Science Direct and a manual citation search with included papers limited to papers published 2005-2016, in English with full text freely available. This included a systematic search strategy, a critical appraisal of the papers utilising the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme, an inductive data extraction and thematic analysis. Sixteen papers were included in this review. The results detailed that there are various handover models in use, yet there is no evidence that any one model displays superior efficacy. The iSoBAR model and its adaptations remain the only model employed across various specialties. More research is warranted to determine if any handover model displays superior efficacy or transferability. © 2017 John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd
Details
- Title
- Nursing handovers: An integrative review of the different models and processes available
- Authors
- Shannon Bakon (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyL Wirihana (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyMartin Christensen (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyJudy A Craft (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
- Publication details
- International Journal of Nursing Practice, Vol.23(2), pp.1-8
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia
- Date published
- 2017
- DOI
- 10.1111/ijn.12520
- ISSN
- 1322-7114
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health - Nursing; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450902402621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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