Aim An integrative review of the literature was conducted to explore perceptions of
distractors and interruptions during nurse-to-nurse handoff. Background Handoff distractors …

Handovers are major clinical tasks in nursing practice involving the transfer of responsibility
and accountability for patient care from one nurse to another. As English-medium nursing …

Background. Bedside nursing handover is a recognized nursing practice that involves
conducting shift change communication at the patient's bedside to enhance communication …

Bedside handovers in clinical nursing are crucial communicative events fostering
involvement of patients in their care. Communication challenges between nurses and …

Background Nurses play an essential role in patient safety. Inadequate nursing physical
assessment and communication in handover practices are associated with increased patient …

Aim To improve the effectiveness of nursing clinical handover through a qualitative, tailored
communication intervention. Design A multisite before and after intervention using …

Background Older patients often have complex medication regimens, which change as they
move across transitions of care. Engagement of older patients and families in making …

Background The purpose of the study was to explore the views of nurses on the concept of
patient-and family-centered care (PFCC) and its practices in a peri-operative context in …

Aim To reach consensus on the definition and attributes of 'person‐centred handover
practices' in emergency departments. Background Handover practices between emergency …

Background Nurses play a major role in patient safety. Poor nursing assessment and
communication practices are associated with higher incidence of the adverse events of …