New tool aims to stop dangerous mistakes during patient transfers

NCT ID NCT05876429

Summary

This study tested a new, standardized checklist for doctors and nurses to use when a patient is transferred from one hospital to another. The goal was to improve communication and reduce medical errors during this risky transition. Researchers studied over 1,600 adult patients transferred to specific services at a large hospital to see if the checklist made transfers safer.

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes NO responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for INPATIENT FACILILTY DIAGNOSES are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Brigham & Women's Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

Conditions

Explore the condition pages connected to this study.