Intentional rounding - An integrative literature review

Ryan, Liz; Jackson, Debra; Woods, Cindy; Usher, Kim

doi:10.1111/jan.13897

Author(s)

Ryan, Liz

Jackson, Debra

Woods, Cindy

Usher, Kim

Publication Date

2019-06

Abstract

Aims: To establish current knowledge about the efficacy and acceptance of intentional rounding in current practice, from the perspective of nurses, patients, patient satisfaction and safety indicators. Background: Intentional rounding is a formal means of nursing staff checking care needs of patients in hospital settings on a regular basis. Design: An integrative literature review conducted following the Joanna Briggs Institute manual. Data: sources A literature search from 2000-2017 was conducted using the following electronic databases: The Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, ProQuest, PubMed, Informit, Sage and Scopus. Review methods: Articles were assessed for quality and rigor using the Critical Appraisal Skills Program tool and the Effective Public Health Practice Project Quality Assessment tool for Quantitative Studies. A sequential explanatory mixed studies approach was used to combine qualitative and quantitative evidence in a single review. In-depth parallel reviews of the quantitative and qualitative evidence were undertaken, and then a synthesis of the combined qualitative and quantitative evidence conducted. Results: Intentional rounding has positive outcomes on patient satisfaction and safety. Nurses perceive benefits related to intentional rounding; however, some nurses perceive it as an additional, unnecessary task. The effectiveness of intentional rounding is influenced by external factors including leadership and formal rounding education, workload, ward layout, staffing and experience level. Conclusion: Intentional rounding is a positive intervention in patient safety and satisfaction generally, but needs further research and consideration about actual impact, staff delegation, education and engagement, student nurse involvement, documentation and specializing the structure of intentional rounding.

Citation

Journal of Advanced Nursing, 75(6), p. 1151-1161

ISSN

1365-2648

0309-2402

Pubmed ID

30375025

Link

https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/26909

Language

en

Publisher

Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd

Title

Intentional rounding - An integrative literature review

Type of document

Journal Article

Entity Type

Publication

Author(s)	Ryan, Liz Jackson, Debra Woods, Cindy Usher, Kim
Publication Date	2019-06
Abstract	Aims: To establish current knowledge about the efficacy and acceptance of intentional rounding in current practice, from the perspective of nurses, patients, patient satisfaction and safety indicators. Background: Intentional rounding is a formal means of nursing staff checking care needs of patients in hospital settings on a regular basis. Design: An integrative literature review conducted following the Joanna Briggs Institute manual. Data: sources A literature search from 2000-2017 was conducted using the following electronic databases: The Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, ProQuest, PubMed, Informit, Sage and Scopus. Review methods: Articles were assessed for quality and rigor using the Critical Appraisal Skills Program tool and the Effective Public Health Practice Project Quality Assessment tool for Quantitative Studies. A sequential explanatory mixed studies approach was used to combine qualitative and quantitative evidence in a single review. In-depth parallel reviews of the quantitative and qualitative evidence were undertaken, and then a synthesis of the combined qualitative and quantitative evidence conducted. Results: Intentional rounding has positive outcomes on patient satisfaction and safety. Nurses perceive benefits related to intentional rounding; however, some nurses perceive it as an additional, unnecessary task. The effectiveness of intentional rounding is influenced by external factors including leadership and formal rounding education, workload, ward layout, staffing and experience level. Conclusion: Intentional rounding is a positive intervention in patient safety and satisfaction generally, but needs further research and consideration about actual impact, staff delegation, education and engagement, student nurse involvement, documentation and specializing the structure of intentional rounding.
Citation	Journal of Advanced Nursing, 75(6), p. 1151-1161
ISSN	1365-2648 0309-2402
Pubmed ID	30375025
Link	https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/26909
Language	en
Publisher	Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Title	Intentional rounding - An integrative literature review
Type of document	Journal Article
Entity Type	Publication

Intentional rounding - An integrative literature review

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