Nurses' Views on Standardized Patient Transfers
Author Information
Author(s): Martínez-Muñoz Irene, Díaz-Agea José Luis, Pastor-Rodríguez Jesús David
Primary Institution: Universidad de Murcia
Hypothesis
What are nurses' perceptions regarding the use of standardized transfers for pediatric patients?
Conclusion
Nurses view standardized transfers favorably, but they face substantial barriers that limit their practical implementation.
Supporting Evidence
- Nurses emphasized the critical importance of effective communication during patient transfers.
- Participants highlighted significant deficiencies in communication between different hospitalization units.
- Nurses expressed enthusiasm for the implementation of standardized handover procedures.
Takeaway
Nurses think having a clear way to pass on patient information when moving them between departments is a good idea, but they find it hard to do because of many challenges.
Methodology
Exploratory qualitative cross-sectional study using purposive sampling and in-depth interviews.
Potential Biases
Responses may have been influenced by the familiarity of participants with each other.
Limitations
The study may not fully capture all relevant information due to potential biases and the limited experience of the researcher.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 21 nurses from pediatric intensive care and various pediatric wards, with varying levels of experience.
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