Handoffs and transitions of care: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and practice management guideline from the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma.
J Trauma Acute Care Surg
; 97(2): 305-314, 2024 Aug 01.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The Joint Commission reports that at least half of communication breakdowns occur during handovers or transitions of care. There is no consensus on how best to approach the transfer of care within acute care surgery (ACS). We conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of the current data on handoffs and transitions of care in ACS patients and evaluate the impact of standardization and formalized communication processes.METHODS:
Clinically relevant questions regarding handoffs and transitions of care with clearly defined patient Population(s), Intervention(s), Comparison(s), and appropriately selected Outcomes were determined. These centered around specific transitions of care within the setting of ACS, specifically perioperative interactions, emergency medical services and trauma team interactions, and intra/interfloor and intensive care unit (ICU) interactions. A systematic literature review and meta-analysis were conducted using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation methodology.RESULTS:
A total of 10 studies were identified for analysis. These included 5,113 patients in the standardized handoff group and 5,293 in the current process group. Standardized handoffs reduced handover errors for perioperative interactions and preventable adverse events for intra/interfloor and ICU interactions. There were insufficient data to evaluate outcomes of clinical complications and medical errors.CONCLUSION:
We conditionally recommend a standardized handoff in the field of ACS, including perioperative interactions, emergency medical services and trauma team interactions, and intra/interfloor and ICU interactions. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Systematic Review/Meta-analysis; Level III.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Transferência da Responsabilidade pelo Paciente
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Trauma Acute Care Surg
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J. trauma acute care surg. (Online)
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The journal of trauma and acute care surgery (Online)
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article