Evaluation of postoperative handover using a tool to assess information transfer and teamwork.

OBJECTIVE: To assess the feasibility, validity, and reliability of a postoperative Handover Assessment Tool (PoHAT) and to evaluate the current practices of the postoperative handover at 2 large European hospitals. BACKGROUND: Postoperative handover is one of the most critical phases in the care of...

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Main Authors: Nagpal, K, Abboudi, M, Fischler, L, Schmidt, T, Vats, A, Manchanda, C, Sevdalis, N, Scheidegger, D, Vincent, C, Moorthy, K
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2011