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. 2023 Oct;20(5):513-518.
doi: 10.1111/wvn.12668. Epub 2023 Jul 27.

Daily huddle best practice: An Evidence-Based guide

Victoria Murphy  1
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Daily huddle best practice: An Evidence-Based guide

Victoria Murphy. Worldviews Evid Based Nurs. 2023 Oct.

Abstract

Background: Daily huddles positively influence staff satisfaction and perception; standardization of a daily huddle should be prioritized to benefit from its effects.

Aim: The aim of this project initiative was to implement an evidence-based, standardized daily huddle on an inpatient medical-surgical oncology unit.

Implementation plan: A searchable question was developed, and the identified literature was critically appraised and synthesized for evidence-based recommendations. The recommendations for the structure and content of a daily huddle were implemented using a standardized format.

Outcomes: Pre-implementation and post-implementation staff perception and satisfaction surveys yielded positive results. Improvements in effective communication and staff satisfaction were identified.

Implications for practice: An effective daily huddle is essential for communicating pertinent information that can affect workflows and patient safety, as well as promoting teamwork and staff satisfaction.

Keywords: best practice; communication; daily huddle; nurse; staff satisfaction; teamwork.

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