Validation of an interprofessional communication tool for primary care nurses
Karam, Marlène
Validation of an interprofessional communication tool for primary care nurses - 2024.
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Introduction: Barriers to communication within interprofessional teams often include the lack of a common, standardized, and precise tool, especially for nurses’ notes. The lack of such structuring hampers effective information transfer and puts patient safety at risk. This risk is exacerbated when a patient transitions from one care setting to another. A validated standardized tool would harmonize data collection and transfer, and improve continuity of patient care. Purpose of the research: To validate an initial nursing assessment tool for users by potential users and beneficiaries. Methods: The initial tool was developed by a registered nurse following a literature review and stakeholder consultation. Subsequently, a Delphi survey was carried out online with 21 stakeholders from different disciplines and a user-partner to validate it. Participants judged the relevance of the tool’s items on a Likert scale. Relative frequencies were calculated. Results: Validation required two Delphi rounds. The original 21 items were retained, along with 118 sub-items. The sub-items deemed irrelevant because they were redundant or required further evaluation related to mobility, balance, and the user’s social environment. Conclusions: Involving stakeholders in this validation process increases the likelihood of the results being relevant and facilitates the integration of the desired change into their daily practice.
Validation of an interprofessional communication tool for primary care nurses - 2024.
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Introduction: Barriers to communication within interprofessional teams often include the lack of a common, standardized, and precise tool, especially for nurses’ notes. The lack of such structuring hampers effective information transfer and puts patient safety at risk. This risk is exacerbated when a patient transitions from one care setting to another. A validated standardized tool would harmonize data collection and transfer, and improve continuity of patient care. Purpose of the research: To validate an initial nursing assessment tool for users by potential users and beneficiaries. Methods: The initial tool was developed by a registered nurse following a literature review and stakeholder consultation. Subsequently, a Delphi survey was carried out online with 21 stakeholders from different disciplines and a user-partner to validate it. Participants judged the relevance of the tool’s items on a Likert scale. Relative frequencies were calculated. Results: Validation required two Delphi rounds. The original 21 items were retained, along with 118 sub-items. The sub-items deemed irrelevant because they were redundant or required further evaluation related to mobility, balance, and the user’s social environment. Conclusions: Involving stakeholders in this validation process increases the likelihood of the results being relevant and facilitates the integration of the desired change into their daily practice.
Réseaux sociaux