Implementation of Digital based Handover as an Effort to Improve Safety and Continuity of Patient Care

Ni Luh Putu Dina Susanti; Luh Gde Nita Sri Wahyuningsih; Putu Atika Parwati; Jiyestha Aji Dharma Aryasa

doi:10.30994/jnp.v9i2.999

Authors

Ni Luh Putu Dina Susanti Faculty of Health, Institut Teknologi dan Kesehatan Bali, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9755-7985
Luh Gde Nita Sri Wahyuningsih Faculty of Health, Institut Teknologi dan Kesehatan Bali, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8974-4393
Putu Atika Parwati Faculty of Health, Institut Teknologi dan Kesehatan Bali, Indonesia
Jiyestha Aji Dharma Aryasa Faculty of Health, Institut Teknologi dan Kesehatan Bali, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0009-0008-4814-6486

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30994/jnp.v9i2.999

Keywords:

continuity of care, digital base handover, safety patient

Abstract

Background: Digital-based handover systems have emerged as an innovative approach to standardize communication, support clinical decision-making, and enhance the integration of patient information across shifts and care units.

Purpose: this study was to evaluate the implementation of a digital weighing system as an effort to improve safety and continuity of service for patients.

Methods: This study used a non-experimental quantitative design with a cross-sectional approach. The sample for this study was the entire population, consisting of 220 respondents. Data collection was conducted using a standardized questionnaire with a Cronbach's alpha value of 0.88 and a Likert scale of 1–5. The data were then analyzed using descriptive statistics, normality tests, Pearson's correlation test, and simple/multiple linear regression to see the strength of the relationship and the contribution of independent variables to the dependent variable.

Results: Base on result the implementation of digital weighing, the higher the safety and continuity of patient care. The r value is in the strong relationship category, indicating that the variables in this study have a strong relationship.

Conclusion: The implementation of a digital-based handover system is not only a technological innovation, but also a strategic intervention in efforts to improve patient safety and continuity of service.

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