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A structured handoff program for interns.

Eugene S Chu¹, Mark Reid, Tara Schulz

¹Division of Hospital Medicine, Denver Health Medical Center, Denver, Colorado 80204-4507, USA. eugene.chu@dhha.org

Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges

|February 26, 2009

Summary

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A structured handoff program improved medical interns' confidence in patient care transitions. Attending physician supervision was highly valued, enhancing the learning experience and perceived competence in handoffs.

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Patient Safety
Clinical Communication

Background:

Effective patient handoffs are crucial for continuity of care and patient safety.
Interns often lack structured training in performing patient handoffs, leading to potential gaps in knowledge and skills.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop, implement, and evaluate a structured process for patient care handoffs among internal medicine interns.
To assess the impact of this program on interns' knowledge, skills, and attitudes regarding handoffs.

Main Methods:

A formal handoff process was developed and taught to interns by attending physicians.
Interns were surveyed at the beginning and end of their rotations to evaluate the program's effectiveness.

Main Results:

Interns showed increased confidence in performing handoffs, making contingency plans, and conducting read-backs after program exposure (P < .05).
Eighty-five percent of interns found attending supervision useful, while 51% found lectures/small-group sessions useful.

Conclusions:

The structured handoff program positively impacted interns' perceptions of their handoff abilities and effective patient care transfer.
The program, particularly attending supervision, was well-received and contributed to improved intern confidence.