title: Using simulation to develop handover skills.
abstract: This article outlines the potential impact of ineffective handover skills on nurses' confidence, competence and coordination, as well as on patient safety. It focuses on how student nurses can develop their communication skills by looking specifically at how the University of Derby used simulation to teach pre-registration student nurses effective handover techniques.
authors.forename: Guy
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Collins
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D004506:Education, Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D062209:Patient Handoff; D016544:Patient Simulation; D006113:United Kingdom