Abstract
Poor communication of patient information at handover has been implicated in adverse events with changes to clinical handover being proposed as a solution. This study developed a minimum data set for an electronic patient summary tool. Design. Using an observational design the scope of information being presented by nurses at handover was identified in relation to a generic Nursing Handover Minimum Data Set. Method. Patient handovers (n=195) were observed and digitally recorded across diverse specialties.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 331-343 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Journal of Clinical Nursing |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 3-4 |
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Publication status | Published - 2012 |