A Systematic Review of Postoperative Care Transition Interventions: Examining the Implementation of Handoff Protocols and Checklists
Authors' conclusion
The consistent success of various methodologies-whether through expert consultation, frontline involvement, or quality improvement strategies-indicates that a tailored, site-specific approach may be more critical to success than the specific intervention strategy used.
Study context
- Population
- Observational and descriptive studies of preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative handoffs11 studies
- Outcome
- Implementation and clinical outcomes of handoff interventions
Methodological detailsPRISMA, Quality Scoring System, All studies incorporated a structured preimplementation planning phase
- PRISMA
- Quality Scoring System
- All studies incorporated a structured preimplementation planning phase
Pooled result
As reported in the abstract
Studies reporting significant improvement in ≥1 implementation outcome (acceptability most consistently improved)
11 of 11
Studies reporting significant enhancements in clinical outcomes
7 of 11
Original publication
A Systematic Review of Postoperative Care Transition Interventions: Examining the Implementation of Handoff Protocols and Checklists. Anesth Analg. Published 6 May 2025. doi:10.
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