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Systematic Review of Handoff Mnemonics Literature
Abstract
A systematic review of published English-language articles on handoffs is conducted (1987 to June 4, 2008). Forty-six articles describing 24 handoff mnemonics are identified by trained reviewers. The majority (82.6%) have been published in the last 3 years (2006-2008), and SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) is the most frequently cited mnemonic (69.6%). Of 7 handoff research articles, only 4 study mnemonics. All 4 of these studies have relatively small sample sizes (10-100) and lack validated instruments. Only 1 study has obtained IRB approval. Scientifically rigorous research studies are needed to assess the effectiveness of handoff mnemonics. These should be published in the peer-reviewed literature using the Standards for QUality Improvement Reporting Excellence (SQUIRE) guidelines.
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- Authors
- Riesenberg, L. A., Leitzsch, J., & Little, B. W.
- Venue
- American Journal of Medical Quality
- Published
- 2009-03-05
- Volume
- 24
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 196-204
- ISSN
- 1062-8606 (ISSN-L)
- 1555-824X
- OpenAlex
- W2114877917
- Cited by
- 361
- References
- 2
- FWCI
- 4.88
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
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