Handover training for medical students: a controlled educational trial of a pilot curriculum in Germany.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of this study was to implement and evaluate a newly developed standardised handover curriculum for medical students. We sought to assess its effect on students' awareness, confidence and knowledge regarding handover.

Design

A controlled educational research study.

Setting

The pilot handover training curriculum was integrated into a curriculum led by the Departments of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care (AI) at the University Hospital. It consisted of three modules integrated into a 4-week course of AI. Multiple types of handover settings namely end-of-shift, operating room/postanaesthesia recovery unit, intensive care unit, telephone and discharge were addressed.

Participants

A total of n=147 fourth-year medical students participated in this st

SUBMITTER: Thaeter L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6144335 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature