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Effective handover in intensive care units (ICUs) is crucial for patient safety. This review emphasizes IT solutions and structured methods to improve patient handover during shift changes and transfers, reducing risks.

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  • Healthcare Management
  • Patient Safety
  • Clinical Informatics

Background:

  • Handover is a critical, complex process involving care responsibility transfer.
  • Deficiencies in handover lead to clinical safety gaps, patient/professional dissatisfaction, and increased healthcare costs.
  • Standardization efforts and mnemonic tools exist, but training and local implementation remain heterogeneous.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To underscore the significance of information technology (IT) in improving handover processes.
  • To provide a methodological framework for effective IT-enabled handover in ICUs.
  • To reduce risks associated with patient handover during various transitions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on patient handover protocols and IT applications in ICUs.
  • Analysis of handover scenarios including shift changes, inter-area transfers, and ICU discharge.
  • Consideration of emergency situations and patient/family involvement.

Main Results:

  • Identified heterogeneity in current handover practices and low training levels.
  • Highlighted the potential of IT to standardize and improve handover effectiveness.
  • Proposed quality measurement formulas and areas for improvement, particularly in training.

Conclusions:

  • Implementing structured IT solutions is vital for enhancing patient handover in ICUs.
  • Addressing training deficits and standardizing processes can significantly mitigate handover-related risks.
  • Effective handover strategies are essential for improving patient outcomes and healthcare efficiency.