ArticlePatient safety in surgery2025
Patient perspectives on surgical handover quality: a mixed-methods survey.
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- Patient perceptions of outcomes used to evaluate in-hospital handover interventions: a rapid review of qualitative data.BMJ open · 2025Pooled it
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- Development and pilot evaluation of a structured curriculum for surgical handover.BMC medical education · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundIn-hospital handover of patient care is an essential but high-risk professional activity that often lacks transparency for patients. The purpose of this survey was to gain insight into surgical patients' perceptions of handover communications between doctors, incorporating patient and public involvement to enhance accessibility and understanding.
methodsA cross-sectional, mixed-methods survey was developed with patient and public involvement and distributed to general surgery patients in two University Teaching Hospitals between 24 October 2023 and 21 July 2024. Comparative analyses of quantitative data were performed using McNemar's test for paired nominal data and Wilcoxon rank-sum test for continuous data. Free-text responses underwent thematic analysis to validate and expand on quantitative findings. Patient and public involvement partners contributed to study design, methodology, and the final manuscript.
resultsIn total, 208 responses were received (52.3%). Significantly more patients reported having prior knowledge of nursing handovers (73.1%) compared to doctors' handovers (63.9%; x
conclusionsThis study shows limited prior awareness of handover between doctors among surgical patients, especially the potential hazards that can arise if performed poorly. Patient and public involvement improved accessibility and understanding of the topic; however, challenges such as adequate training for meaningful engagement remain.
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