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Intraoperative Handover Checklist of Anesthesia Care Improves Postoperative Outcomes Among Patients Undergoing Major Surgery
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The bottom line
This trial treats handover quality as a dual-purpose intervention — a standardized intraoperative checklist aimed at improving patient outcomes while easing the burden on anesthesiologists. For leaders, it reinforces that safe relief depends on structured handovers, not on avoiding relief. With results publication uncertain, it currently supports the design principle more than any effect size.
What the source found
Clinical trial testing whether standardized intraoperative handover checklist reduces burnout among anesthesiologists while improving postoperative patient outcomes; treats handover quality as burnout-relevant safety and wellness intervention.
Limitations and applicability
Trial registration only — results publication status uncertain; outcome data may not be published.
Population and setting
Anesthesiologists and surgical patients
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About this evidence
Research question / practical issue
How does this source inform Break Relief, Fatigue, and Safe Handoffs and Understanding Anesthesia Burnout for the population it studied?
Study design, evidence tier, and source class
Clinical Trial Registration · primary source · evidence tier 3
Source type: Clinical Trial Registration · primary · Evidence tier 3
Topics: Break Relief, Fatigue, and Safe Handoffs, Understanding Anesthesia Burnout
Audience: Anesthesiologists