Perioperativ överrapportering-En systematisk litteraturstudie
Background: A patient undergoing surgery will meet many caregivers in different settings pre-, intra- and postoperative in the surgical pathway. Lack of communication is a common digression and the handoff is such an occasion. The purpose is to describe current knowledge about the patients´ right to safe care perioperative. The study is a systematic review (pilot). Result: The handoff was informal, unstructured and inconsistent. To work in a standardized way improved the patient saftey and strengthened the teamwork. Conclusion: The conclusion is that a standardized handoff provides safer care for the patient and improves the understanding in the team through higher participation. The theater nurse can, as a part in the pathway of care, strengthen the patients participation and be responsible for a safe and correct care through a standardized handoff.