Standardization of Pediatric Inter-Facility Transport Handover: Can We Measure the Development of a Shared Mental Model?

Purpose: To date, there are no published data to suggest structured handover following pediatric inter-facility transport results in the development of a shared mental model. We sought to determine if this association exists by measuring the degree of congruence between handover participants as a surrogate for development of a shared mental model. Methods: We performed a prospective, observational cohort study in children aged 0-18 years transferred to our tertiary, stand-alone pediatric referral center before and …