Develop a PICOT question using your approved nursing practice problem. Post a draft of your PICOT question in the following format

Expert Answer and Explanation

In_______acute care settings________(Population), how does _______bedside shift reporting________ (Intervention) compared to ______traditional reporting_________ (Comparison) affect ________patient satisfaction _______ (Outcome) within______ hospitalization period________(Time, optional)?

The quality of handover communication is a critical element that determines the quality of care from that moment onwards. There are various shift reporting approaches each having its merits and demerits. Some have challenges when it comes to engaging patients, while others are prone to missing out on vital information, which, at times, could compromise patient safety. Research by Raeisi et al. (2019) noted that poor handover increases the risk of patient safety, increases instances of missed care medical errors, and prolonged hospital stays, and by extension, increases the cost. Therefore, having the right handover approach in acute care settings is crucial for delivering quality and safe patient care.

For my capstone, I will select bedside shift reporting as my intervention. Bedside shift reporting has been hailed as an effective approach that increases patient participation during handover, thus aligning with the goals of patient-centered care. Bedside handover also facilitates interprofessional collaboration between nurses and other care providers, leading to enhanced quality in care delivery (Abou Hashish et al., 2023). However, one of its downsides has been that it takes a considerably longer duration to implement, at times, leading to delays in care delivery (Raeisi et al., 2019). Therefore, the capstone will evaluate the effectiveness between bedside shift reporting and traditional reporting in acute care settings and how it affects patient satisfaction.

References

Abou Hashish, E. A., Asiri, A. A., & Alnajjar, Y. K. (2023). Shift handover quality in Saudi critical care units: determinants from nurses’ perspectives. BMC Nursing, 22(1), 186. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-023-01348-z

Raeisi, A., Rarani, M. A., & Soltani, F. (2019). Challenges of patient handover process in healthcare services: A systematic review. Journal of Education and Health Promotion, 8