ArticleAsian journal of neurosurgery
Need for a hands-on approach to hand-offs: A study of nursing handovers in an Indian Neurosciences Center.
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- Patient handover practice of nurses and associated factors in South Wollo Zone Public Hospitals, Ethiopia.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Investigating the impact of implementing structured patient handover through the SBAR model on clinical errors of nurses in the emergency department.Journal of education and health promotion · 2025Article
- Perceptions of Patients and Nurses about Bedside Nursing Handover: A Qualitative Systematic Review and Meta-Synthesis.Nursing research and practice · 2024Article
- Impact of Structured Clinical Handover Protocol on Communication and Patient Satisfaction.Journal of patient experience · 2021Article
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Abstract
contextStandardized nursing handovers have been known to improve outcome, reduce error, and enhance communication. Few, if any, studies on nursing handovers have been conducted in the India.
aimThe aim was to study nursing handover practices in a Neurosciences Center in India. SUBJECTS AND
methodsThis study was conducted in a 200 bedded public sector Neurosciences Center in New Delhi, to assess nursing handover practices across five wards, all shifts, weekdays, and weekends using a pretested checklist. Ten elements were observed under the categories of time, duration, process, nurse interaction, and patient communication. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS: Analysis of variance, Z-test, and Spearman's correlation coefficient.
resultsTotally, 525 nursing handovers revealed varying compliance levels among (63%) time, place (76%), process (82%), staff interaction (53%), and patient communication (44%) related elements. Poorer compliance was seen in morning shifts and weekends; the difference being statistically significant. Bedside handovers were more frequent during weekends and night shifts and were positively correlated with increased staff interaction and patient communication and negatively related to handover duration. Though nurses showed better adherence to process related elements, background patient information, and assessment was explained less frequently. Differences between wards were insignificant except in categories of nurse interaction and patient communication which was better in the neurosurgery than neurology wards.
conclusionStudy revealed a need for a system change and standardization of handovers. Greater administrative commitment, use of technology, training, and leadership development will aid in continuity of care, promote patient safety, and ensure better outcomes.
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