Authors

  1. Ford, Yvonne PhD, RN
  2. Heyman, Anita MSN, RN, NEA-BC

Abstract

Patients' perceptions of satisfaction, understanding, participation, and feelings of safety were significantly correlated with the frequency of bedside handoff. Mean responses to survey items in these areas were significantly higher for patients who "always" experienced bedside handoff than for those who experienced it sporadically. Quality improvement strategies were effective in increasing the frequency of bedside handoff.