Table 1: The definitions and aims of briefing and debriefing for surgical ward rounds.
Intervention |
Description |
Aims |
Briefing |
· Briefing was carried out just before starting the surgical ward round. · All the members of the surgical team carried out following tasks in briefing. -Introduction -Role and job allocation -Route of the round -Triaging patients -Logistical issues that require extra attention |
· To learn availability of manpower resources. · To learn about capability and efficiency resources. · To find out logistical and technical issues well in advance and plan to resolve them. |
Debriefing |
· Debriefing was carried out just after finishing surgical ward round. · All the members of the surgical team carried out following tasks in debriefing. · What went well? · Areas where improvement is needed. |
· Identify positive outcomes during surgical ward round. · To learn lessons and improve performance in future. |