Bedside shift reporting is a form of communication used by nurses to communicate with each
other regarding the patient plan of care. Although bedside shift reporting is required by The …

A number of benefits have been identified for including consumers in nursing handover,
such as improved safety and information exchange. In mental health settings these benefits …

BACKGROUND Inpatient service handoffs occur when physicians who care for hospitalized
patients end a period of clinical service and handover a panel of patients to an oncoming …

Background The transfer of information at the change of shift is a critical point for patient
experience during the care process. The aim of this study was to evaluate caregivers' …

The purpose of this study is to present the design, development and initial evaluation of a
smartphone software (mobile app), for the needs of nursing bedside shift reporting and …

Aim To investigate the effects of bedside handover, as contrasted with traditional handovers,
on length of hospital stay, unplanned readmission, hospital‐acquired pressure ulcers …

Objective: The multifaceted nature of the transition of care from the triage unit to labor and
delivery has historically led to confusion, delays, and errors in care. This study evaluated the …

Leading advisory agencies have long advocated that health care must be safe and effective
(Institute of Medicine [IOM], 2001). In order for health care to be safe and effective, good …

The article offers effects of bedside handover of the patient's bedside on patient's safety and
their ability to participate. Topics include attribution of patient positivism and nurse-related …

Background Inpatient service handoffs are a vulnerable transition during a patients'
hospitalization. We hypothesized that performing the service handoff at the patients' bedside …