Self-efficacy of nurses as clinical leaders – scoping review

Abstract

Results: ISBAR (Identification, Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendations) improves the transfer of information and safeguards patient safety [1,3], as well as the handover information, both at the relieving shifts' time, and the written information [4]. The information is not lost and the transfer can be performed efficiently and timely [5,6]. ISBAR level professionals' hierarchy and minimize the assumptions providing common expectations during the transfer. Discussion and conclusions: The use of ISBAR has advantages for the healthcare team and for patients with a strong impact during clinical transfers. ISBAR is a tool of standardization of communication in health that is recognized for promoting patient safety in situations of transition of care. ISBAR improved the handover about patient s reasons for transfer and condition; his status' description gained in simplicity and clarity and it promotes the patient safety during transfers [4,7]. So the use of this tool is of great utility and its applicability in the Portuguese health services is relevant.