Patient perspectives on surgical handover quality: a mixed-methods survey
This study shows limited prior awareness of handover between doctors among surgical patients, especially the potential hazards that can arise if performed poorly. Patient and public involvement improved accessibility and understanding of the topic; however, challenges such as adequate training for meaningful engagement remain.
Authors
- W. J. Murray (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1710-6306)
- Bryan P Arthurs
- Anna Collins (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2139-0100)
- Jessica Ryan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6161-9630)
- Dara O. Kavanagh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9535-0844)
- Adrian Fairhurst
- Luke McGarry
- Walter Eppich (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4127-2825)
- Simon C. Roe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0910-6875)
- Deborah A. McNamara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3975-0485)
- Anastasija Simiceva (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-8611-1509)
- Annabella Stewart-Miller
- Sandra Stewart
- Philip B. Tomlinson
- C Timon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7126-9117)
- Clothilde Dunleavy
Institutions
- Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (IE)
- The University of Melbourne (AU)
- Bon Secours Hospital Dublin (IE)
- Beaumont Hospital (IE)
- Tallaght University Hospital (IE)
- Institute of Public Health (IE)
- St. Stephen's University (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Patient Safety in Surgery
- Published
- 2025-05-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13037-025-00437-z
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Hospital Admissions and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.76
Funders
- Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland