Table 3 Characteristics of successfully recorded handoffs
A (n = 170) | B (n = 176) | C (n = 84) | Total (n = 430) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Time recorded (n) | ||||
7:30 | 22 | 93 | 46 | 161 |
15:30 | 76 | 11 | 0 | 87 |
19:30 | – | 72 | 38 | 110 |
23:30 | 72 | – | – | 72 |
Handoff per patienta | 3 (1–10) | 2 (1–10) | 2 (1–6) | 2 (1–10) |
Handoff per nursea | 16 (0–31) | 15 (4–46) | 7.5 (3–19) | 12 (0–46) |
As outgoing | 8 (0–15) | 7 (0–27) | 3.5 (0–13) | 6 (0–27) |
As incoming | 6 (0–22) | 7 (1–19) | 4.5 (0–12) | 5 (0–22) |