Patient Handover in Emergency Trauma Situations.

Munawar Peer,Noel B O'Regan,Adam Dubrowski,Amanda Fowler,Bradley Evans

doi:10.7759/cureus.9544

Abstract

Miscommunication during patient handover can be a major cause of preventable medical errors. Emergency traumas are situations where high stress and cognitive load make communication more difficult. Simulation allows for junior learners to practice emergency scenarios in a low-risk setting. This technical report outlines a simulation involving patient handover in emergency trauma scenarios. The intended group of learners are first-year surgery and emergency medicine residents. The scenarios were developed based on the learning objectives of communication, collaboration, and information transfer. Using a high-fidelity simulation mimicking a tertiary care facility, the skills performed in these scenarios can be applied to everyday practice.

Highlights

According to a report by the Joint Commission, an estimated 80% of serious medical errors are related to miscommunication during patient handover [1]
This study looks into the effectiveness of cognitive aids to make this process more efficient. Learning objectives for this simulation are related to developing skillsets involving communication, How to cite this article Peer M, O'Regan N B, Evans B, et al (August 04, 2020) Patient Handover in Emergency Trauma Situations
As junior learners inevitably face emergency trauma situations during their residency training, having the opportunity to practice in a controlled environment can ensure that they gain proficiency

Summary

Introduction

According to a report by the Joint Commission, an estimated 80% of serious medical errors are related to miscommunication during patient handover [1]. Patient handover involves skills such as communication, collaboration, and information gathering. It is their responsibility to collect any vital information and transfer this information to the person that will assume the care of the patient This technical report outlines a novel simulation that involves both patient handover and an emergency trauma situation. This study looks into the effectiveness of cognitive aids to make this process more efficient Learning objectives for this simulation are related to developing skillsets involving communication, How to cite this article Peer M, O'Regan N B, Evans B, et al (August 04, 2020) Patient Handover in Emergency Trauma Situations. HPI: history of the present illness; LOC: loss of consciousness; PMHx: past medical history “23 year male ATV accident approximately 15 mins ago. - How well Learner #2 integrates knowledge attained from Learner #1 into their care

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