ArticleBMJ open2018
Handover training for medical students: a controlled educational trial of a pilot curriculum in Germany.
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- Efficacy of a blended learning programme in enhancing the communication skill competence and self-efficacy of nursing students in conducting clinical handovers: a randomised controlled trial.BMC medical education · 2022Trial
- Use of an Immersive Virtual Reality Application to Educate Medical Students in Patient Handover: Pilot Study.JMIR serious games · 2025Article
- Improving paediatric clinical teaching unit handover: A quality improvement project.Paediatrics & child health · 2025Article
- Implementing the IMIST-AMBO tool for paramedic to trauma team handovers: a video review analysis.CJEM · 2023Observational
- Evaluating the Association of a Core EPA-Oriented Patient Handover Curriculum on Medical Students' Self-reported Frequency of Observation and Skill Acquisition.Medical science educator · 2022Article
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Abstract
objectiveThe 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.
designA controlled educational research study.
settingThe 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.
participantsA total of n=147 fourth-year medical students participated in this study, who received either the current standard existing curriculum (no teaching of handover, n=78) or the curriculum that incorporated the pilot handover training (n=69). OUTCOME MEASURES: Paper-based questionnaires regarding attitude, confidence and knowledge towards handover and patient safety were used for pre-assessment and post-assessment.
resultsStudents showed a significant increase in knowledge (p<0.01) and self-confidence for the use of standardised handover tools (p<0.01) as well as accurate handover performance (p<0.01) among the pilot group.
conclusionWe implemented and evaluated a pilot curriculum for undergraduate handover training. Students displayed a significant increase in knowledge and self-confidence for the use of standardised handover tools and accuracy in handover performance. Further studies should evaluate whether the observed effect is sustained across time and is associated with patient benefit.
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