Inadequate patient handover is linked to numerous medical errors and lapses in communication between hospital healthcare providers and prehospital healthcare providers. Undergraduate healthcare curricula may limit programme-specific education on patient handover and shift learning to informal learning opportunities. This study aimed to investigate the outcomes of qualified healthcare provider (HCPs) educational programmes to determine the adequacy of handover practices, the source of their training, and their interprofessional acceptance of these practices.
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