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Capturing Representative Hand Use at Home Using Egocentric Video in Individuals with Upper Limb Impairment
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Improving measurement in clinical handover.

S A Jeffcott1, S M Evans, P A Cameron

  • 1NHMRC Centre for Research Excellence in Patient Safety, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. shelly.jeffcott@med.monash.edu.au

Quality & Safety in Health Care
|August 5, 2009
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Summary

A new conceptual framework addresses clinical handover safety by defining key elements and measurement areas. This framework aims to improve patient care continuity and reduce harm by identifying gaps in current handover practices.

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Published on: December 23, 2020

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Quality and Safety
  • Patient Care Coordination
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Poor clinical handover disrupts patient care, leading to preventable harm.
  • The field lacks standardized definitions and reliable measurement tools for handover safety.
  • Existing research gaps hinder the development of effective harm reduction strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a conceptual framework for clinical handover research.
  • To guide a future research agenda focused on improving patient safety during handover.
  • To establish a foundation for developing standardized measurement tools.

Main Methods:

  • A consultation process involving clinicians, researchers, and policymakers identified relevant frameworks.
  • Five potential frameworks were selected for their applicability to clinical handover.
  • A structured approach was used to develop the conceptual framework.

Main Results:

  • The proposed framework integrates three handover elements: information, responsibility/accountability, and system.
  • It relates these to three measurement elements: policy, practice, and evaluation.
  • An analysis revealed significant gaps in the current measurement of handover processes.

Conclusions:

  • Measurement is crucial for identifying knowledge gaps in handover practice.
  • The framework promotes rigor in designing and evaluating interventions to minimize patient harm.
  • Standardized measurement will enhance the effectiveness of patient safety strategies.