Bedside shift reports: what does the evidence say?

Sean Gregory; Debra Tan; Michael Tilrico; Nicholas Edwardson; Larry Gamm

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Bedside shift reports: what does the evidence say?

September 24, 2014

Gregory S, Tan D, Tilrico M, et al. J Nurs Adm. 2014;44(10):541-5.

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Bedside shift reports may decrease risk of errors and augment teamwork, but this strategy has not been widely integrated into nursing practice. This review examines the evidence for bedside shift reports and their impact on individual skill development, communication, and patient satisfaction.

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