Strukturierte Patientenübergabe in Hochrisikobereichen: Evidenz und Empfehlungen für die praktische Implementierung

Translated title of the contribution: Structured patient handover in high-risk areas: Evidence and recommendations for the practical implementation

J. Fliegenschmidt, M. J. Merkel, V. von Dossow, B. Zwißler

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Abstract

The perioperative setting is a high-risk environment which is particularly susceptible to communication deficits and errors. The situation, background, assessment, recommendation (SBAR) approach provides an intuitive guideline for team communication, which is associated with an improved quality of the handover. The German Society for Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine (DGAI) has updated its recommendations in March 2022 and continues to endorse the use of the SBAR template. The impact of tools used for structured communication during patient handover are often studied in the context of a larger bundle of measures. The SBAR template is one option for establishing structured communication in clinical practice. Successful implementation is supported by clearly defined standard workflows to promote consistent use. This standardization identifies common communication barriers and assists in resolving them in a high-risk environment. A common understanding of the inherent values, and a shared interest in learning, applying, and training these techniques are paramount in establishing a culture of patient safety. This can only be reached through excellent interprofessional teamwork and supportive leadership.

Translated title of the contributionStructured patient handover in high-risk areas: Evidence and recommendations for the practical implementation
Original languageGerman
Pages (from-to)183-188
Number of pages6
JournalAnaesthesiologie
Volume72
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2023

Keywords

  • Conmmunication skills
  • Emergency management
  • Hand-Over
  • High-risk area

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
  • General Medicine

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