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The Effects Of Nursing Bedside Shift Report On Patient Safety And Satisfaction: A Systematic Review Of The Literature, Alyssa Wong

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Introduction: Nursing bedside shift report is a recommended strategy to promote the effective exchange of accurate patient information during the handoff process with the goal of decreasing communication errors and adverse patient events. However, adopting this handoff method into nursing practice has been challenging in the clinical setting. This systematic review aims to understand the rationale behind nursing bedside handoff by identifying the advantages and barriers to implementation and exploring how this affects patient safety and experience.
Methods: A systematic review was conducted by searching through electronic databases and Google Scholar to identify English-language peer-reviewed journal articles published between 2012 …