Summary: The guideline that I chose to review discusses how bedside shift report can increase both patient and family satisfaction rates during hospitalization. The study was done and funded by Cincinnati Children 's Hospital Medical Center. The method used was a search of electronic databases ranging from PubMed, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, and OVID MEDLINE. After researchers reviewed six different types of articles this guideline was created. After deciphering all of the evidence it is recommended that nurses perform bedside shift to shift report, to increase patient/family satisfaction” (National Guideline Clearinghouse).
Critique:
• Who were the guideline developers? The guideline developers were staff members at Cincinnati Children …show more content…
All important options and outcomes were considered in this guideline to the best of my knowledge.
• Is each recommendation in the guideline tagged by the level/strength of evidence upon which it is based and linked with the scientific evidence? Yes, each recommendation shows its level/strength of evidence in a table presented in the guideline.
• Do the guidelines make explicit recommendations (reflecting value judgments about outcomes)? The guideline recommends that nurses perform bedside shift report to increase both patient and family satisfaction.
• Has the guideline been subjected to peer review and testing? The guideline has been subjected to peer review to show the guidelines validation.
• Is the intent of use provided (e.g., national, regional, local)? This was not specifically stated on the guideline. The article did talk about the purpose of this guideline was to attempt to meet the Joint Commission’s National Patient Safety Goals to improve staff communication, which would be nationally.
• Are the recommendations clinically relevant? Yes, because this guideline used many detailed sources to come to the conclusion that bedside reporting is …show more content…
Using this procedure keeps patient and staff members up-to-date on what is occurring with the patient. This can result in decreased medication errors and falls, nurses working less overtime, and overall increased satisfaction for both patients and their nurses. If properly implemented, nursing bedside report can result in improved patient and nursing satisfaction and increased patient safety outcomes. Patients will receive more involved care during their stay and nurses will become more informed on their patient’s overall health status during their time of
Critique:
• Who were the guideline developers? The guideline developers were staff members at Cincinnati Children …show more content…
All important options and outcomes were considered in this guideline to the best of my knowledge.
• Is each recommendation in the guideline tagged by the level/strength of evidence upon which it is based and linked with the scientific evidence? Yes, each recommendation shows its level/strength of evidence in a table presented in the guideline.
• Do the guidelines make explicit recommendations (reflecting value judgments about outcomes)? The guideline recommends that nurses perform bedside shift report to increase both patient and family satisfaction.
• Has the guideline been subjected to peer review and testing? The guideline has been subjected to peer review to show the guidelines validation.
• Is the intent of use provided (e.g., national, regional, local)? This was not specifically stated on the guideline. The article did talk about the purpose of this guideline was to attempt to meet the Joint Commission’s National Patient Safety Goals to improve staff communication, which would be nationally.
• Are the recommendations clinically relevant? Yes, because this guideline used many detailed sources to come to the conclusion that bedside reporting is …show more content…
Using this procedure keeps patient and staff members up-to-date on what is occurring with the patient. This can result in decreased medication errors and falls, nurses working less overtime, and overall increased satisfaction for both patients and their nurses. If properly implemented, nursing bedside report can result in improved patient and nursing satisfaction and increased patient safety outcomes. Patients will receive more involved care during their stay and nurses will become more informed on their patient’s overall health status during their time of