The Gap Between Knowledge and Practice among Critical Care Nurses Regarding the Basic Standards of Critically Ill Patients Shift Handover
Mostafa, M., Mehany, M., Mahgoub, A. (2025). The Gap Between Knowledge and Practice among Critical Care Nurses Regarding the Basic Standards of Critically Ill Patients Shift Handover. EKB Journal Management System, 13(53), 48-55. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2025.402429.2123
Mohamed Abdelnasser Mostafa; Mogedda Mohamed Mehany; Asmaa Aly Mahgoub. "The Gap Between Knowledge and Practice among Critical Care Nurses Regarding the Basic Standards of Critically Ill Patients Shift Handover". EKB Journal Management System, 13, 53, 2025, 48-55. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2025.402429.2123
Mostafa, M., Mehany, M., Mahgoub, A. (2025). 'The Gap Between Knowledge and Practice among Critical Care Nurses Regarding the Basic Standards of Critically Ill Patients Shift Handover', EKB Journal Management System, 13(53), pp. 48-55. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2025.402429.2123
Mostafa, M., Mehany, M., Mahgoub, A. The Gap Between Knowledge and Practice among Critical Care Nurses Regarding the Basic Standards of Critically Ill Patients Shift Handover. EKB Journal Management System, 2025; 13(53): 48-55. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2025.402429.2123

The Gap Between Knowledge and Practice among Critical Care Nurses Regarding the Basic Standards of Critically Ill Patients Shift Handover

Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal
Article 5, Volume 13, Issue 53, September 2025, Pages 48-55    PDF (619.93 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/asnj.2025.402429.2123
Authors
Mohamed Abdelnasser Mostafa* 1; Mogedda Mohamed Mehany2; Asmaa Aly Mahgoub3
1Demonstrator, Faculty of Nursing, Badr University in Assuit, Egypt.
2Professor of Critical Care Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt
3Professor of Critical Care Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.
Abstract
Background: Effective communication during shift handovers can significantly reduce medical errors, prevent information loss, and improve continuity of care for critically ill patients. Despite nurses’ knowledge of standardized handover protocols, a clear gap persists between what they know and what they do. Aim: this study aim to assess the gap between knowledge and practice among critical care nurses regarding the basic standards of critically ill patients shift handover. Research Design: Descriptive correlational research design was utilized in this study. Setting: The study was implemented at Intensive Care Units in main Assiut University Hospitals, Assuit city, Egypt .Subjects: All available critical care nurses who work in previous mentioned setting. Data collection: Two tools were used .Tool (I): Nurses’ assessment tool. Part I:Nurses’Personal Characteristics Part II: Nurses' Shift-to-shift handover knowledge questionnaire.Tool(II): Nurses’ Practice Assessment (Observational Checklist).Results: Results showed that 65% of nurses had satisfactory knowledge, but only 33.3% demonstrated adequate practice positive correlation was found between knowledge and practice (r = 0.185, p = 0.043).Conclusion: The study revealed a significant knowledge-practice gap among critical care nurses regarding shift handover. Recommendations: 1.Integrate shift handover training into nursing curricula and ongoing in-service education programs. 2. Customize handover protocols. 3. Implement digital handover systems.
Keywords
Basic Standards; Critical Care Nurses; Critically Ill Patients; Gap of Knowledge and Practice & Handover
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