A patient-centred check sheet improves communication on the trauma ward round.

CONCLUSIONS: The introduction of the surgical communication check sheet improved ward round communication, and was welcomed by almost 85% of patients. Accounts from patients indicate two benefits of the check sheet: the surgeon is immediately aware of a patient with questions or concerns, allowing these to be adequately addressed, and patients can formulate questions before the ward round which bolsters their confidence to ask them. PMID: 31437033 [PubMed - in process]
Source: British Journal of Hospital Medicine - Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Tags: Br J Hosp Med (Lond) Source Type: research