What does this research mean for the field?

Standardised structured communication tools can improve information transfer and perceived quality of nursing handovers in paediatric hospital settings, although evidence specific to this context is limited. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

The main aim is to explore existing strategies for standardising nursing handovers in paediatric hospitals to enhance communication and safety.

March 2, 2026Open Access

Standardisation Strategies for Nursing Handovers in Paediatric Hospitalisation: A Scoping Review

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The main aim is to explore existing strategies for standardising nursing handovers in paediatric hospitals to enhance communication and safety.
Conducted a scoping review in December 2022 using multiple databases.
Included literature published between 2012 and 2022 in multiple languages.
Screened articles based on specific inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Followed PRISMA-ScR guidelines for systematic reviews.
Identified 308 records, with 19 studies included after screening and quality checks.
Most communication tools were developed or validated in adult or medical contexts.
Limited evaluation of these tools in paediatric inpatient settings was found.

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A scoping review identifies strategies to standardise nursing handovers, suggesting improvements in paediatric care.

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Sainz-Rozas et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a52e56f1e85e5c73bf1f05 https://doi.org/10.3390/nursrep16030084

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Standardisation Strategies for Nursing Handovers in Paediatric Hospitalisation: A Scoping Review

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