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Full-Text Articles in Nursing
Handoff Communication In The Emergency Department, Kristen Matichko
Handoff Communication In The Emergency Department, Kristen Matichko
DNP Forum
The communication of patient information through use of handoff ensures continuity of care and patient safety. A study of hand-off reports between pre-hospital personnel and staff in the emergency department revealed a lack of complete or formal information dialogue. Nurses play a vital role in the process of communication and information exchange through the use of handoff despite minimal guidelines for that exchange in current nursing practice. The pre-hospital hand-off informational exchange impacts patient safety as well as the planning and implementation of nursing care based upon that information.
The sample used was from a convenience sampling of patients arriving …
Implementation Of A Debrief “Takeaway” Board, Carly A. Skeath
Implementation Of A Debrief “Takeaway” Board, Carly A. Skeath
Master's Projects and Capstones
Abstract
My original focus of my project was to implement Team STEPPS, to help improve the communication and teamwork within our entire perinatal service department. However, as I started I ran into barriers with time and with other projects put out by our management that needed to take president. It is then that I decided to narrow my focus on one aspect of Team STEPPS which we are already implementing, and that is debriefs. As a member of the Perinatal Patient Safety Program (PPSP), I was able to learn about all the takeaway’s we received from debriefs that had occurred, …
Improving Hand Off Communication To Enhance Patient Outcomes And Staff Satisfaction, Karin Weinstock
Improving Hand Off Communication To Enhance Patient Outcomes And Staff Satisfaction, Karin Weinstock
Master's Projects and Capstones
Abstract
The specific aim statement is: Improving hand off communication to enhance patient outcomes and staff satisfaction 50% by August 6. Staff had 100% participation. Reduction in unnecessary appointments occurred and a structured standardized hand off form with situation, background, assessment, and recommendation (SBAR) was implemented at the start date. The clinic has 2 exam rooms, 1 lab, a reception area, and two small offices. The majority of the clients are Hispanic females ages 15-25. The non-profit clinic provides free medical services to the community. Evaluation methods yielded quantitative and qualitative results through chart audits and direct observations.
In-services, one-to-one …
Children With Developmental Disabilities At A Pediatric Hospital: Staff Education To Prevent And Manage Challenging Behaviors, Norah Johnson, Joel Lashley, Alice Stoneck, Annette Bonjour
Children With Developmental Disabilities At A Pediatric Hospital: Staff Education To Prevent And Manage Challenging Behaviors, Norah Johnson, Joel Lashley, Alice Stoneck, Annette Bonjour
Norah L Johnson
Children with developmental disabilities may get frustrated in unpredictable hospital environments. Frustration may escalate to challenging behaviors, which are a safety concern and may contribute to staff and patient injuries, use of restraints, and procedure delay or cancelations. The purpose of this article was to describe a pilot staff education program on preventing and managing challenging behaviors of children with developmental disabilities at a pediatric hospital. The 2-hour-long education (1 hour on-line and 1 hour instructor led) content focused on family-centered care and communication skills, including verbal judo™ modified for use in the health care setting. Participants in the instructor-led …
Fostering Interdisciplinary Communication Between Pharmacy And Nursing Students, Aleda M.H. Chen, Mary E. Kiersma, Carrie N. Keib, Stephanie M. Cailor
Fostering Interdisciplinary Communication Between Pharmacy And Nursing Students, Aleda M.H. Chen, Mary E. Kiersma, Carrie N. Keib, Stephanie M. Cailor
Pharmacy Practice Faculty Publications
Objective. To evaluate pharmacy and nursing student self-perceptions of interdisciplinary communication skills, faculty member perceptions of interdisciplinary communication skills, and changes in those skills after increasing the interdisciplinary education content.
Design. Two cohorts of pharmacy and nursing (bachelors of science in nursing, BSN) students in respective, semester-long research courses engaged in active learning on interdisciplinary communication, with the second cohort receiving additional content on the topic. At semester completion, students presented a research project at an interdisciplinary poster session.
Assessment. Self-, peer-, and faculty evaluations (4 items; 5-point Likert-type) assessing self-confidence and actual interdisciplinary communication skills were completed during the …
Using Technology To Improve Diabetes Self-Management Within A Federally Qualified Community Health Center, Lisa Diane Morgan
Using Technology To Improve Diabetes Self-Management Within A Federally Qualified Community Health Center, Lisa Diane Morgan
Doctoral Projects
The Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) concept places the patient and family at the center of healthcare. The patient becomes actively involved in their own care. One aspect of PCMH is managing care and increasing chronic disease self-management. Diabetes, a chronic disease, is a leading diagnosis among the patients served by the federally qualified community health center (FQCHC). The prevalence of diabetes in Mississippi in 2012 was 12.3%. The purpose of this DNP Capstone project was to implement a pilot study to increase diabetes self-management knowledge. The program utilized the current technology of text messaging to send biweekly supportive and …
Disaster Resilience In Rural Appalachia, Erin K. Conley
Disaster Resilience In Rural Appalachia, Erin K. Conley
Chancellor’s Honors Program Projects
No abstract provided.
A Measure Of Soft Skill Gains Acquisition With Engagement In Baccalaureate Nursing Programs, Wendy J. Williams-Buenzli
A Measure Of Soft Skill Gains Acquisition With Engagement In Baccalaureate Nursing Programs, Wendy J. Williams-Buenzli
Dissertations
This dissertation examined soft skill acquisition from engagement in baccalaureate nursing programs. Baccalaureate nursing programs prepare nurses to be the future leaders of nursing practice. Soft skills include critical thinking, interpersonal communications, and ethical decision-making. To explore the acquisition of soft skills, this research study analyzed data from the National Survey of Student Engagement to explore for gains in critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and critical thinking. After gains scores were identified, then correlations were run to identify key engagement indicators. The findings of the study found gains in soft skill behaviors from freshman year to senior year of baccalaureate education. …
Improve Intra-Operative Nurse-To-Nurse Communication Using A Safety Checklist, Silvinita Tadeo Rowe
Improve Intra-Operative Nurse-To-Nurse Communication Using A Safety Checklist, Silvinita Tadeo Rowe
Doctoral Projects
Poor and inadequate handoff, or transfer of care of the surgical patient care from the primary to the relief operating room registered nurse circulators, can result in irreversible patient harm, or sentinel events, such as retained foreign items. In this study, Rogers' diffusion of innovation theory was the framework for implementing the handoff safety checklist. Also, Donabedian's structure process and outcome was the model to investigate the feasibility, acceptability, and improvement in the quality of patient handoff communication and improvement of nurse satisfaction over time. Nineteen-statement surveys, conducted at multiple timeframes, were completed by volunteer operating room nurse participants. In …
Intraprofessional Nursing Communication And Collaboration: Apn-Rn-Patient Bedside Rounding, Rita M. Herm-Barabasz
Intraprofessional Nursing Communication And Collaboration: Apn-Rn-Patient Bedside Rounding, Rita M. Herm-Barabasz
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Executive Summary
Leading advisory agencies have long advocated that health care must be safe and effective (Institute of Medicine [IOM], 2001). In order for health care to be safe and effective, good communication and collaboration are essential. Research has found that in health care, poor communication and teamwork failures are the major contributors to adverse events (Cornell, Townsend-Gervis, Vardaman, & Yates, 2014; The Joint Commission, 2011; O’Leary, 2012). Such communication-related adverse events can cause avoidable injury, loss of life, and financial devastation. In light of advanced practice nurses’ (APN) increasing contribution in care management, and in order to ensure delivery …
Coping Mechanisms Of Children With Atopic Dermatitis, Whitney A. St. Mary
Coping Mechanisms Of Children With Atopic Dermatitis, Whitney A. St. Mary
Honors Theses
This was a qualitative study that explored the lived experience of parents who had children with atopic dermatitis, otherwise known as eczema. The study had seven volunteer participants and the objective of this study was to determine any coping mechanisms used to overcome the negative aspects of atopic dermatitis. Volunteers were obtained from the Oak Grove Family Clinic. Phone interviews were then conducted and the participants were asked a series of eight questions. After the interviews concluded the researcher then transcribed the interviews and determined common themes from parents’ responses. All of the parents discussed how using unscented lotion, preventing …
Implementation Of An Advance Directive Protocol In A Primary Care Setting, Gloria Dillman
Implementation Of An Advance Directive Protocol In A Primary Care Setting, Gloria Dillman
Evidence-Based Practice Project Reports
Despite the passage of the Patient Self-Determination Act in 1992, only 15% of the United States population has completed an advance directive (AD). This statistic will be exaggerated with the future growth of older adults in the year 2030, at which time this portion of the population is expected to double to 72.1 million people. Without an AD, patients lose their autonomy and may be subjected to costly, life prolonging treatments that they would never choose for themselves. The unnecessary costs and unwanted treatment are preventable with an AD, and primary care providers are in a prime position to initiate …
The Use Of Teamstepps® In The Development And Implementation Of Staff Nurse Councils, Katreena Collette Merrill
The Use Of Teamstepps® In The Development And Implementation Of Staff Nurse Councils, Katreena Collette Merrill
Journal of Undergraduate Research
- TeamSTEPPS training: As a result of this project, 395 number of students received training on TeamSTEPPS. Students created case studies and role play videos about communication in healthcare.
- In addition to the effect on the senior undergraduate nursing students and family nurse practitioner graduate students, we were able to implement TeamSTEPPS into a new interprofessional education course STDEV 214R.
- As a result of this project, we were contacted by the Agency for Healthcare Research Quality for an interview on how we have applied TeamSTEPPS. Results of the interview will be posted on the web site in 2015 citing Brigham Young …
Cultural Competency At The Bedside: Developing A Plan Of Care For Limited English Proficiency Patient Populations, Jenna Czech
Cultural Competency At The Bedside: Developing A Plan Of Care For Limited English Proficiency Patient Populations, Jenna Czech
Nursing Posters
To improve nursing skills and competency in caring for culturally diverse and limited English proficiency patient populations.
Developing Cultural Competence, Patricia Blonigen-Heinen, Roberta Basol
Developing Cultural Competence, Patricia Blonigen-Heinen, Roberta Basol
Nursing Posters
Caring for patients from many cultures is an important part of health care today. Why learn about cultural competencies? Because developing cultural competencies benefits everyone. You can: help patients receive more effective care; help your facility meet standards of The Joint Commission; and improve your job performance.
I Heard It Through The Grape Vine, Terri Mccaffrey
I Heard It Through The Grape Vine, Terri Mccaffrey
Nursing Posters
Purpose Statement: Patients who are informed and active in their care are more likely to follow recommendations. Providers play a vital role in accomplishing positive communication with cleft team and families.
Healthcare Collaborations Begin With Effective Communication Amongst All Clinical Providers, Tochi O. Ubani
Healthcare Collaborations Begin With Effective Communication Amongst All Clinical Providers, Tochi O. Ubani
Tochi O. Ubani
At Nursedoctorcommunications.com our mission is to advocate for quality patient-centered care using effective communication mechanisms. Clinical decisions ought to be based on expertise, experience and an understanding of the patient's basic needs. This approach demands a collaborative strategy where knowledge, collegiate interactions, emotions and experiences become useful tools for collaborative care.
Vcu Health: Adult & Pediatric Inpatient Pain Communication Guide (Algorithm), Veronica Nolden, Jessica Keiser
Vcu Health: Adult & Pediatric Inpatient Pain Communication Guide (Algorithm), Veronica Nolden, Jessica Keiser
VCU Health Nursing
Abstract Related to Algorithm:
Description/Background
Improving pain management is a priority for all healthcare providers, yet the process for how pain is assessed, reported and resolved often lacks a defined process. This lack of structure can lead to delays in pain control for patients and frustrations within healthcare teams. In an effort to facilitate patient-centered care, an interdisciplinary workgroup was constructed to address this process.
Action
In order to eliminate delays and define a process for pain management, an interdisciplinary workgroup utilized performance improvement processes to develop a communication algorithm. The group membership included nurses, physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing …
The Use Of A Standardized System Of Communication To Change The Perception Of Handoff Communication In A Psychiatric Setting, Alicia Renee' Plunkett
The Use Of A Standardized System Of Communication To Change The Perception Of Handoff Communication In A Psychiatric Setting, Alicia Renee' Plunkett
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The Use of a Standardized System of Communication to Change the Perception of Handoff Communication in a Psychiatric Setting
by
Alicia Renee' Plunkett
MSN, Walden University 2007
MSHA, University of St. Francis, 2005
BSN, University of Memphis, 1995
Project Submitted in Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree of
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Walden University
December 2014
The Joint Commission's review of sentinel events indicated that communication errors were the cause of over 65% of the sentinel events occurring in healthcare. The nursing profession has the responsibility of providing 24-hour care in an acute care setting and nurses are …
Reducing The Surgical Patient's Family Member's Anxiety Using An Electronic Patient Tracking Board, Pamela M. Barberi
Reducing The Surgical Patient's Family Member's Anxiety Using An Electronic Patient Tracking Board, Pamela M. Barberi
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Family members of surgical patients experience anxiety due to lack of consistent communication during the surgical process. Attending to the needs of the surgical patient's family members is an important factor easily forgotten in a busy clinical arena. The purpose of this project was to decrease the surgical patient's family member's anxiety by providing family members with timely and consistent information regarding the patient's progress through surgery. The theoretical foundation used was general systems theory showing that a change in one part of a system leads to change in the whole system with the use of improved communication and feedback. …
Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Crucial Conversations® Training On Nurses’ Self-Efficacy, Deeanna R. Mccallie
Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Crucial Conversations® Training On Nurses’ Self-Efficacy, Deeanna R. Mccallie
DNP Projects
Background: The history of nurse/physician communication is well documented. Although there is no universal definition of nurse-physician communication, an increasing body of evidence identifies this factor as an important component of organizing and delivering safe, quality care to patients. Communication has been identified as the root cause in 65% of sentinel events and noted as having significant effect on patient outcomes; contributing significantly to increasing care coordination, decreasing length of stay, and decreasing mortality rates. Purpose: To examine whether Crucial Conversations® training improves nurses’ self-efficacy scores and assess whether clinical nurse report improved ability to communicate with physicians. Methods: A …
Improving Patient Safety In The Operating Room: Utilizing A Safety Checklist And Briefings, Lori R. Schacht
Improving Patient Safety In The Operating Room: Utilizing A Safety Checklist And Briefings, Lori R. Schacht
Theses and Graduate Projects
The perioperative care setting can be a hazardous environment for patients undergoing surgery. Surgical teams caring for patients undergoing complex surgical procedures may create an opportunity for surgical errors impacting patient safety. The purpose of this project is to improve consistent standardized Surgical Safety Checklist (SSC) use and briefings in the orthopedic perioperative care setting in a large Midwestern hospital, thereby supporting a culture of safety through staff engagement and a team-based communication approach. Watson’s Theory of Human Caring guided this project through the theoretical concepts of presence and faith. An initial implementation of the SSC and briefings revealed a …
Developing The Synergy Between University And Industry-Based Nursing Courses : Lessons In Engagement, Joyce M. Hendricks Phd, Vicki C. Cope Ms
Developing The Synergy Between University And Industry-Based Nursing Courses : Lessons In Engagement, Joyce M. Hendricks Phd, Vicki C. Cope Ms
Research outputs 2014 to 2021
On the surface the process of engagement seems functional, however, if the engagement process does not take into account people dynamics and the effects of the wider social, organisational and cultural context, multiple tensions may occur. This paper shares the story of the tensions related to culture, relationships, communication and the impact of change in bringing a University-Community project to its completion. The scholarship of engagement revealed the nature of this complex process and uncovered the need for a richer understanding of the people involved and their mindset. The challenges and opportunities encountered in the engagement process will be identified …