Table 1 Key areas of questioning with scales/unit of measurement

• Perceived effectiveness of handover

1 – not at all effective to 5 - very effective

• Confidence that you have provided all essential information during handover

1 – not at all confident to 5 – very confident

• Confidence that you have received all essential information during handover

• Importance of patient involvement in handover process

1- not important to 5 – very important

• Importance of a structured handover

• Importance on mutually agreeing a handover time and location

• Perceived essential variables for handover

List of variables

• Recording and delivery of information

• Preferred mnemonic for prehospital handover

• How professional acknowledges receipt of information

• Acknowledging receipt of information

1 – never to 5 – always

• How often the patient is involved in the handover process

• Barriers to effective handover

• Repeating information during handover

• Barriers to effective handover (how often they impact)

• Difficulty in finding time to prepare and deliver handover

1 – very difficult to 5 – very easy

• Timing of handover

Time in minutes