#6128. The Art of Effective Handoff Communication Among Medical and Surgery Residents
September 2026 | publication date |
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Journal’s subject area: |
Engineering (miscellaneous);
Applied Psychology;
Human Factors and Ergonomics;
Computer Science Applications; |
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Abstract:
End-of-shift handoffs occur when physicians transfer care responsibilities from one shift to another. Typically viewed as a straightforward exchange of information, we argue that several contextually relevant factors shape the communication behaviors of outgoing and incoming residents during handoffs. Digital recordings and transcripts of resident handoffs in medicine and surgery were made at three VA Medical Centers. They were triangulated with cognitive task interviews that elicited residents’ reconstructions of their work practices. Analyses revealed clear distinctions among “day-to-night,” “night-to-day,” and “double handoffs” that involve transitions between day and night teams.
Keywords:
health communication; medical care; qualitative research; resident handoffs
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