A study of the use of tape-recorded handovers

Article Abstract:

A pilot study at Trinity Hospice in Clapham found that using tape-recorded handovers offered several advantages over traditional staff handovers. The nurses involved in the study were enthusiastic about using taped handovers, saying that the quality of reporting had improved and reporting had become more concise, relevant, clear and organised. Taped handovers gave nurses flexibility over when to record their report, and also gave flexibility over staffing. The system also means that up to 50% more nursing time is available because not everyone has to be present to hear the report.

Telecommunications systems, Nurses

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Trauma

Article Abstract:

Injury to bones, soft tissue or joints as a result of an accident or e comprises patient support immediately afterwards and following any correction surgery related to the incident. An attempt to reduce further injury is made through assessing, informing and providing patient after-care. Subjects covered include fracture pathology and healing; soft-tissue injuries; the nurse's role; trauma complications; immobilised limb management; and psychological and social care.

Care and treatment, Traumatism

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Key issues in the introduction of nurse endoscopy

Article Abstract:

The medical and nursing professions are keen to develop the role of nurse endoscopists. However there are questions as to whether nurses are the appropriate professionals to carry out diagnostic endoscopy. It is vital that nurse endoscopy assitants spend time observing and assisting medical endoscopists, and in some areas accredited nurse endoscopy courses are being developed.

Endoscopic surgery

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