Development of a standardized handover for critically ill premature and newborn infants for interhospital transport in Bavaria Entwicklung eines standardisierten Übergabebogens für kritisch kranke Früh- und Neugeborene zum Interhospitaltransport in Bayern

Wolff J, Batzlsperger C, Brickmann C, Dahlem P, Eberhardt H, Fahlbusch F, Fiedler A, Frieauff E, Fusch C, Götz OJ, Härtel C, Hermann M, Kirchner A, Klinge J, Knab K, Lode HM, Morhart P, Peters J, Rauch W, Reisig A, Reutter HM, Schroth MA, Staudacher G, Unterweger MT, Völkl T, Wellmann SM (2025)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2025

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DOI: 10.1055/a-2659-7541

Abstract

Introduction A well-structured medical handover is crucial in many respects. Despite the enormous importance of a complete transfer of information, no comprehensive, standardized procedure exists. This study aims to analyze the currently available protocols for handover in Bavarian level 1 neonatology units and to summarize them in a standardized handover form. Methodology A multicenter analysis of 20 level 1 neonatology units in Bavaria was carried out. Fourteen handover forms were analyzed and examined for similarities. After creating a new form with the greatest possible overlap, this was mirrored back in two Delphi surveys by the participating clinics and adapted accordingly. Results By analyzing 14 forms, exactly 100 parameters were identified. For the design of the new sheet, all the parameters were considered with the greatest possible overlap. This resulted in a newly structured handover sheet. Discussion The newly structured handover form represents the intersection of parameters that were considered essential by the participating Bavarian level 1 neonatology units. The next step is to test the usability of the new form.

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Klinikverbund Allgäu Germany (DE) München Klinik gGmbH Germany (DE) Klinikum Coburg Germany (DE) Universitätsklinikum Augsburg Germany (DE) Klinikum St. Marien Amberg Germany (DE) Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg Germany (DE) Klinikum Nürnberg Germany (DE) Josefinum Augsburg Germany (DE) Klinikum Dritter Orden Germany (DE) Klinikum der Universität München Germany (DE) RoMed Kliniken - Kliniken der Stadt und des Landkreises Rosenheim GmbH Germany (DE) Klinikum Fürth Germany (DE) Leopoldina Krankenhaus Schweinfurt Germany (DE) Klinikum Bayreuth Germany (DE) Cnopf'sche Kinderklinik Germany (DE) Klinik Hallerwiese Germany (DE) Barmherzige Brüder Klinik St. Hedwig Regensburg Germany (DE) DONAUISAR Klinikum Deggendorf-Dingolfing-Landau Germany (DE)

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APA:

Wolff, J., Batzlsperger, C., Brickmann, C., Dahlem, P., Eberhardt, H., Fahlbusch, F.,... Wellmann, S.M. (2025). Development of a standardized handover for critically ill premature and newborn infants for interhospital transport in Bavaria Entwicklung eines standardisierten Übergabebogens für kritisch kranke Früh- und Neugeborene zum Interhospitaltransport in Bayern. Zeitschrift für Geburtshilfe und Neonatologie. https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2659-7541

MLA:

Wolff, Janik, et al. "Development of a standardized handover for critically ill premature and newborn infants for interhospital transport in Bavaria Entwicklung eines standardisierten Übergabebogens für kritisch kranke Früh- und Neugeborene zum Interhospitaltransport in Bayern." Zeitschrift für Geburtshilfe und Neonatologie (2025).

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