Evaluation of postoperative handover using a tool to assess information transfer and teamwork.
Evaluation of postoperative handover using a tool to assess information transfer and teamwork. Nagpal K, Abboudi M, Fischler L, et al. Ann Surg. 2011;253:831-837.
Handoffs of patients after surgery pose patient safety risks. This study reports on the validation of a structured tool to improve postoperative handoff communication.