Developing an Educational Blueprint for Surgical Handover Curricula: A Critical Review of the Evidence
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| Title: | Developing an Educational Blueprint for Surgical Handover Curricula: A Critical Review of the Evidence |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Anastasija Simiceva, Jessica M. Ryan, Walter Eppich, Dara O. Kavanagh, Deborah A. McNamara, Marie Morris |
| Source: | Advances in Health Sciences Education. 2025 30(5):1693-1707. |
| Availability: | Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 15 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Information Analyses Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Medical Education, Guidelines, Surgery, Teaching Methods, Evidence Based Practice, Curriculum Development, Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, Medical Students, Intervention |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10459-025-10410-1 |
| ISSN: | 1382-4996 1573-1677 |
| Abstract: | Background: Currently no guidelines exist for the development of surgical handover educational curricula. This critical review synthesises the relevant literature to identify best approaches to handover education and develop an evidence-based framework for teaching and assessing surgical handover skills. Methods: The following resources were critically reviewed by two independent researchers to identify key educational components; (1) all published studies primarily utilising an educational intervention to improve surgical handover up to May 2023, (2) key international guidelines and (3) reviews of all handover interventions published within the last 10 years. Results: A total of eight comparative studies, two systematic reviews, and four handover guidelines were included. Findings were reported across eight domains; including educational setting, approach, format, content, resources used, assessment, student feedback, and follow-up training. A framework for developing surgical handover curricula was also reported. Conclusion: The reported educational framework or 'blueprint' aims to assist educators across multiple settings to develop evidence-based surgical handover curricula for undergraduate and postgraduate learners. Future studies need to achieve higher Kirkpatrick levels to demonstrate both effectiveness and sustainability of educational interventions, ensuring safer patient care. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1492547 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Background: Currently no guidelines exist for the development of surgical handover educational curricula. This critical review synthesises the relevant literature to identify best approaches to handover education and develop an evidence-based framework for teaching and assessing surgical handover skills. Methods: The following resources were critically reviewed by two independent researchers to identify key educational components; (1) all published studies primarily utilising an educational intervention to improve surgical handover up to May 2023, (2) key international guidelines and (3) reviews of all handover interventions published within the last 10 years. Results: A total of eight comparative studies, two systematic reviews, and four handover guidelines were included. Findings were reported across eight domains; including educational setting, approach, format, content, resources used, assessment, student feedback, and follow-up training. A framework for developing surgical handover curricula was also reported. Conclusion: The reported educational framework or 'blueprint' aims to assist educators across multiple settings to develop evidence-based surgical handover curricula for undergraduate and postgraduate learners. Future studies need to achieve higher Kirkpatrick levels to demonstrate both effectiveness and sustainability of educational interventions, ensuring safer patient care. |
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| ISSN: | 1382-4996 1573-1677 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10459-025-10410-1 |
