Improving measurement in clinical handover

摘要: Background: Poor clinical handover creates discontinuities in care leading to patient harm. However, the field of research continues lack standardised definitions and reliable measurement tools identify factors that would lead harm reduction improved safety strategies. Objective: This paper introduces a conceptual framework underpin agenda around important topic handover. Methods: Five frameworks with potential application were identified consultation process clinicians, researchers policy makers. Results: The consists three key elements—information, responsibility and/or accountability system—in relation elements—policy, practice evaluation. Using this an analysis current “gaps” was completed. Conclusion: argues will gaps knowledge about promote rigor design evaluation interventions reduce