Abstract:Introduction
Poor handover between shifts can result in patient harm. This study was designed to evaluate the impact of implementing a handover protocol on the quality of information exchanged in the trauma handover meetings in a UK hospital.
Method
A prospective single-centre observational study was performed at an NHS Trust. Ten consecutive weekday trauma meetings, involving 43 patients, were observed to identify poor pract… Show more
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