A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF NEWLY DEVELOPED METHOD OF HANDOVER CHARGES ON HANDOVER PROCESS AMONG STAFF NURSES IN SELECTED HOSPITALS OF CENTRAL GUJARAT

A study to assess the effectiveness of newly developed method of handover charges on handover process among staff nurses in selected hospitals of central Gujarat." BACKGROUND OF THE STUDYNursing handover is an important part of nursing duty.Handover is given in written form, oral or in a telephonic way.There is one format to share patient related information while changing each shift.Some formats are according to the department and some generalized also.That will help in sharing information to the next nursing staff very exact and accurately, but without format it could be difficult and chances or occurrence of errors. OBJECTIVETo assess the effectiveness of newly developed method of handover charges on handover process. METHODOLOGYIn this study quantitative approach quasi experimental Post-test only control group design was utilized.The populations considered were staff nurses working in hospitals.Samples were