Multi-professional patterns and methods of communication during patient handoffs.

Marge M. Benham-Hutchins; Judith A. Effken

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Multi-professional patterns and methods of communication during patient handoffs.

April 1, 2010

Benham-Hutchins MM, Effken JA. Int J Med Inform. 2010;79(4):252-67.

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This study explored communication patterns and networks to understand how information technology can improve patient handoffs between units in an acute care setting.

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