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Postoperative handover is a complicated work process obstacle by the time constraint, interruptions, and lack of supporting structure. The study aimed to find individuals' experiences with the standard of client handovers between the PACU and operating ward before and after the adoption of s structured tool for conversation (Reine et al., 2021). The study focused on nurses that the standard of patient handovers requires improvement related to the shift of sufficient and essential information. The study question included: what are nurse experiences with patient handover standards among receiving and transferring personnel? What is the association between age, gender, professional foundation, and handover experience? The study targeted nurses in the postoperative anesthesia care unit and operating room. The research was carried out in a facility in southeastern Norway (Leonardsen et al., 2019).
The methodology was cross-sectional, quantitative design, and a questionnaire to determine nurse experiences with patient handovers. The study results show that adopting the ISBAR system in client handovers between the PACU and operating room enhances quality and safety. Nurse experiences improve by following the logical handover structure since it provides proper documentation (Leonardsen et al., 2019). It is easy to develop contacts at the start of the handover since documentation is complete and ambiguities are resolved.
The study's limitation is that different individuals were included in the pre-and post-implementation. The sample size in the study was minimal and included men. The research was also conducted in one facility, and the findings may not be generalizable to other settings and wards (Bressan et al., 2019). Therefore, the adoption of a systematic system for communication in patient handover improves standards and safety in handover between the PACU and operating ward. The study is significant in nursing practice since it impacts individuals' experiences with aspects of handover. It helps healthcare providers understand the benefits of implementing structured tools for communication in handover.
References
Bressan, V., Cadorin, L., Pellegrinet, D., Bulfone, G., Stevanin, S., & Palese, A. (2019). Bedside shift handover implementation quantitative evidence: Findings from a scoping review. Journal of nursing management, 27(4), 815-832.
Leonardsen, A. C., Moen, E. K., Karlsøen, G., & Hovland, T. (2019). A quantitative study on personnel's experiences with patient handovers between the operating room and the postoperative anesthesia care unit before and after the implementation of a structured communication tool. Nursing reports, 9(1), 1-5.
Reine, E., Aase, K., Ræder, J., Thorud, A., Aarsnes, R. M., & Rustøen, T. (2021). Exploring postoperative handover quality in relation to patient condition: A mixed methods study. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 30(7-8), 1046-1059.
