Authors

  1. Johnson, Maree PhD, RN
  2. Sanchez, Paula BN, BN (Hons), GradDipNurs
  3. Zheng, Catherine MSc (Hons), PostGradDipSc, GradDipEd

Abstract

We examined whether an integrated nursing handover system-structured content and an electronic tool within the patient clinical information system with bedside delivery-would improve the quality of information delivered at nursing handover and reduce adverse patient outcomes. Using a pre/posttest evaluative design, improvements in the transfer of critical patient information and reductions in nursing clinical management incidents were demonstrated. No changes in falls or medication incident rates were identified.