Handoff Mnemonics Used in Perioperative Handoff Intervention Studies: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Perioperative handoffs are known to present unique challenges to safe and effective patient care. Numerous national accrediting bodies have called for standardized, structured handoff processes. Handoff mnemonics provide a memory aid and standardized structure, as well as promote a shared mental model. We set out to identify perioperative handoff intervention studies that included a handoff mnemonic; critically assess process and patient outcome improvements that support specific mnemonics; and propose future recommendations.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review of the English language perioperative handoff intervention literature designed to identify handoff mnemonic interventions. A comprehensive protocol was developed and registered (CRD42022363615). Search

SUBMITTER: Patel SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12327505 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature