Evaluating the efficacy of a digital App to enhance patient‐centred nursing handover: A simulation study

Author:

Yuen Eva Y. N.12ORCID,Street Maryann23ORCID,Abdelrazek Mohamed4,Blencowe Phillipa25,Etienne Gina5,Liskaser Raj5,Choudhary Navit4,Considine Julie23ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research–Monash Health Partnership, Institute for Health Transformation Deakin University Burwood VIC Australia

2. School of Nursing and Midwifery Deakin University Burwood VIC Australia

3. Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research–Eastern Health Partnership, Institute for Health Transformation Deakin University Burwood VIC Australia

4. School of Information Technology Deakin University Burwood VIC Australia

5. Eastern Health Box Hill VIC Australia

Abstract

AbstractAimThe study aim was to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of a digital App developed to enhance patient communication with nurses during bedside nursing handover at shift change.MethodsSix nurses and 11 patient actors/volunteers participated in 12 simulated nursing handovers across six simulation workshops. Over half the patients were aged 70+ years (55%); majority were female (82%). Handover video recordings were analysed using a structured observation tool and a revised Four Habits Coding Scheme to assess nurses' handover communication skills. Patient and nurse feedback was also sought. The STROBE checklist (Data S1) guided preparation of the study.ResultsFor all simulated handovers (n = 12): Nurses greeted the patient at commencement; nurses made eye contact with the patient; patients were given opportunity to ask questions; and all patient questions were answered. Nurses explained the handover process for less than half the handovers (42%). Familiarity with the patient's history was evident in every handover. Communication behaviours identified in most handovers included: good nonverbal behaviour; allowing time for the patient to absorb information; giving clear explanations; involving the patient in decisions; and exploring acceptability of the care plan. Patient and nurse feedback on the App included: The App was easy to navigate, features were well‐liked, with some improvements suggested.ConclusionPatients and nurses provided positive feedback for the App during hospital stay and at handover. The App has the potential to enhance existing handover processes and increase safety of hospital care by using technology to educate and empower patients/carers to be active partners in communication with nurses during change‐of‐shift handover.Relevance to Clinical PracticeThe App empowers and enables patients/carers to actively participate in nursing handover and allows patients to communicate concerns and provide information to their nursing team, facilitating a new approach.Patient or Public ContributionPatients and carers were involved in the research from the original co‐design workshops that guided the development of the handover App. The research aims and outcome measures were informed by the experiences and preferences of patients/carers. Two patient representatives were involved in writing and submission of the grant application for the study to evaluate the efficacy of the App and were listed as co‐authors on this paper. Patient volunteers were involved in the current study to pilot test the handover App. Patient volunteers were recruited through a consumer representative and volunteer registry at the health service. They participated in simulated nursing handovers with two nurses to assess the feasibility and acceptability of the handover App and then provided feedback and suggestions for improvement.

Publisher

Wiley

Subject

General Medicine,General Nursing

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