Care Transitions: A Systematic Review of Best Practices. Issue 3 (July 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dusek, Brenda; Pearce, Nancy; Harripaul, Anastasia; Lloyd, Monique
• Is Part Of: Journal of nursing care quality. Volume 30:Issue 3(2015:Jul./Sep.)
• Publication Date: 2015-07
• Subjects: care transitions -- continuity of patient care -- evidence-based practice -- patient safety; Nursing -- Standards -- Periodicals; Nursing audit -- Periodicals; Health facilities -- Safety measures -- Periodicals; Nurse administrators -- Periodicals; 610.73
• DOI: 10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000097
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1057-3631

Abstract

Abstract : This article reports results from a systematic review used to inform the development of a best practice guideline to assist nurses in understanding their roles and responsibilities in promoting safe and effective client care transitions. A care transition is a set of actions designed to ensure safe and effective coordination and continuity of care as clients experience a change in health status, care needs, health care providers, or location. Abstract : Supplemental Digital Content is Available in the Text.