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Table 2 Duration of handover in observed surgeries

From: The impact of a structured handover checklist for intraoperative staff shift changes on effective communication, OR team satisfaction, and patient safety: a pilot study

Type of surgery

Before intervention

Group A

(X̄ ± SD)

After intervention

Group B(without checklist)

Group C(with checklist)

Gynecology

C to C

64 ± 21

89 ± 11*

84 ± 8*

S to S

110 ± 24

136 ± 34*

153 ± 27*

Neurosurgery

C to C

42 ± 12

59 ± 16

74 ± 9*

S to S

114 ± 21

142 ± 21*

151 ± 28*

General

C to C

105 ± 24

31 ± 23*

147 ± 18*

S to S

142 ± 35

144 ± 28

160 ± 43*

Orthopedic

C to C

35 ± 12

34 ± 16

28 ± 16

S to S

45 ± 13

51 ± 17

49 ± 9

Urology

C to C

62 ± 9

-

-

S to S

54 ± 14

All surgery

C to C

67 ± 19

76 ± 34*

85 ± 39*

S to S

92 ± 39

118 ± 21*

128 ± 21*

  1. C: Circular, S: Scrub
  2. *P < 0.05; significant difference from before intervention
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Patient Safety in Surgery

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