Abstract

A effective handover has significant benefits for patients. This article describes the application of PDCA approach using computerized system to increase the handover completion rate between doctors and nurses. In the final, the handover completion rate percentage increased from 61% to 91% over the 4-month intervention.

Author Details

Hsiang-Ting Feng, BSN, Department of nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Chiao-Wen Chang, MSN, RN, Operational Management Department, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Colorectal Surgical Cases, Computerized System, Handover Completion Rate

Conference Name

31st International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Virtual Event

Conference Year

2020

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Using computerized system to improve the handover completion rate between doctors and nurses

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A effective handover has significant benefits for patients. This article describes the application of PDCA approach using computerized system to increase the handover completion rate between doctors and nurses. In the final, the handover completion rate percentage increased from 61% to 91% over the 4-month intervention.