An evaluation of non-verbal handover.
Verbal handover can have a detrimental effect on nursing documentation. Information provided by verbal handover can be retrospective and task-orientated. Non-verbal handover can save time and ensure documentation is properly updated.
Kennedy
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Intermediate Care Unit, Chapel Allerton Hospital, Leeds.
D003142:Communication; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D009731:Nursing Audit; D009737:Nursing Records / Q000592:standards*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D017748:Time Management