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Weigl M, Heinrich M, Rivas J, Bergmann F, Kurz M, Silbereisen C, Dieterich HJ, Kleine B, Riek S, Olivieri M, Hoffmann F, Lieftüchter V. Teamwork and mental workload in postsurgical pediatric patient handovers: Prospective effect evaluation of an improvement intervention for OR-PICU patient transitions. Eur J Pediatr 2023; 182:5637-5647. [PMID: 37819421 PMCID: PMC10746584 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-023-05241-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
Abstract
Postsurgical handover of pediatric patients from operating rooms (OR) to pediatric intensive care units (PICU) is a critical step. This transition is susceptible to errors and inefficiencies particularly if poor multidisciplinary teamwork occurs. Despite wide adoption of standardized handover interventions, comprehensive investigations into joint effects for patient care and provider outcomes are scarce. We aimed to improve OR-PICU handovers quality and sought to evaluate the intervention with particular attention to patient care effects and provider outcomes. A prospective, before-after-study design with an interrupted-series and a multi-source, mixed-methods evaluation approach was established. Drawing upon a participative plan-do-study-act approach, a standardized, checklist-based handover process was designed and implemented. For effect assessments, we observed OR-PICU handovers on site (pre implementation: n = 31, post: n = 30), respectively, with standardized expert observation and provider self-report tools (n = 111, n = 110). Setting was a tertiary Pediatric University Hospital. Supplementary qualitative, semi-structured interviews were conducted, and a general inductive content analysis approach was used to identify key facilitators and barriers on implementation. Improvement efforts focused on stepwise implementation of (1) standardized handover process and (2) a checklist for multi-professional OR-PICU handover communication. We observed significant increases in team and patient setup (pre: 79.3%, post: 98.6%, p < .01), enhanced team engagement (pre: 50%, post: 81.7%, p < .01), and comprehensive information transfer by the anesthesia sub-team (pre: 78.6%, post: 87.3%, p < .01). Expert-rated teamwork outcomes were consistently higher, yet self-reported teamwork did not change over time. Provider perceived stress and disruptions did not change, mental workload tended to decrease over time (pre: M = 3.2, post: 2.9, p = .08). Comprehensiveness of post-operative patient information reported by PICU physician increased significantly: pre: 65.9%, post: 76.2%, p < .05. After implementation, providers acknowledged the importance of standardized handover practices and associated benefits for facilitation of information transfer and comprehensiveness. Among reported barriers were obstacles during implementation as well as insufficient consideration of professionals' individual workflow after surgery. CONCLUSION A multidisciplinary intervention for postsurgical pediatric patient handovers was associated with improved expert-rated teamwork and fewer omissions of key patient information over time. Inconsistent results were obtained for provider-rated mental workload and teamwork outcomes. The findings contribute to a better understanding concerning the interplay of teamwork and provider cognitions in the course of establishing safe patient transitions in pediatric care. WHAT IS KNOWN • Transfer of critically ill children conveys significant challenges for interprofessional communication and teamwork. Prospective research into interventions for safe and efficient handover practices of OR PICU patient transitions is necessary. • Checklists are assumed to facilitate cognitive load among providers in acute clinical environments. WHAT IS NEW • A standardized, checklist-based handover intervention was associated with improvements in team set-up and information transfer. Provider outcomes such as mental workload and stress did not change over time. • The combination of teamwork and provider assessments allows a more nuanced understanding of implementation barriers and sustainable effects in course of OR-PICU handover interventions.
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Affiliation(s)
- Matthias Weigl
- Institute for Patient Safety, University Hospital, Bonn, 53127, Germany.
- Institute and Clinic for Occupational, Social and Environmental Medicine, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany.
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Dr. von Hauner Children's Hospital, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Institute and Clinic for Occupational, Social and Environmental Medicine, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Dr. von Hauner Children's Hospital, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, LMU University Hospital Munich, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, LMU University Hospital Munich, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, LMU University Hospital Munich, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Pediatrics, Dr. von Hauner Children's Hospital, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Pediatrics, Dr. von Hauner Children's Hospital, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Pediatrics, Dr. von Hauner Children's Hospital, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Pediatrics, Dr. von Hauner Children's Hospital, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Pediatrics, Dr. von Hauner Children's Hospital, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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Gräff I, Pin M, Ehlers P, Schacher S, Hossfeld B, Strametz R, Matthes G, Gries A, Seidel M. Der Übergabeprozess in der zentralen Notaufnahme – Konsentierung von Inhalten im Rahmen eines Delphi-Verfahrens. Notf Rett Med 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s10049-023-01130-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/17/2023]
Abstract
Zusammenfassung
Hintergrund und Ziel der Arbeit
Für die Übergabe in der Notaufnahme – der Nahtstelle von prähospitaler zu klinischer Versorgung – stellen Merkhilfen („mnemonics“) das „Rückgrat“ für eine strukturierte Übermittlung von relevanten Informationen dar. In Deutschland existiert bis zum heutigen Tag keine Standardisierung bzw. konkrete Vorgabe, welche Merkhilfe zur Übergabe genutzt werden soll. Die vorliegende Untersuchung definiert erstmalig anhand eines strukturierten und mehrstufigen Konsentierungsprozesses (Delphi-Verfahren) von Experten (Mandatsträgern), welche Übergabeinhalte für erforderlich gehalten werden. Ziel dabei ist die Schaffung einer Grundlage zur Entwicklung einer bundeseinheitlichen Merkhilfe.
Methodik
Durchgeführt wurde ein Delphi-Verfahren, welches sich an den Regularien der Arbeitsgemeinschaft der wissenschaftlichen medizinischen Fachgesellschaften e. V. (AWMF) orientiert.
Ergebnisse
Im Rahmen des durchgeführten Delphi-Verfahrens konnte neben konkreten Inhalten der Merkhilfe auch deren Reihenfolge festgelegt werden. Übergabeinhalte wurden zu den Punkten Crew Resource Management (CRM) und Patientenidentifikation, Beschreibung der Notfallsituation, Notfallpriorität (ABCDE-Schema) und Vitalparameter, durchgeführte Maßnahmen, Anamnese, Zusammenfassung mit der Möglichkeit für Rückfragen durch das übernehmende Team sowie Zeitdauer definiert.
Diskussion
Die Ergebnisse der Arbeit bilden die evidenzbasierte Grundlage für die Entwicklung einer konkreten Merkhilfe („mnemonic“). Weitere Untersuchungen sollten sich nach Entwicklung einer geeigneten Merkhilfe darauf fokussieren, diese im Rahmen einer (prä-)klinischen Anwendungsstudie auf Praxistauglichkeit zu testen. Gleichzeitig sollte ein entsprechendes Schulungskonzept ausgearbeitet werden. Langfristig wird als Ziel eine bundesweit einheitliche Einführung angestrebt.
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