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Table 5 Sample calculation of Handoff Continuity Score

From: Development of a handoff continuity score to improve pediatric ICU physician schedule design for enhanced physician and patient continuity

Number of days since previous shift

< 1

1 to < 2

2 to < 3

3 to < 4

4 to < 5

Sum (continuity score)

Physician D

-

-

0.15

-

-

0.15

Physician F

0.5

0.25

0.15

0.075

0.025

1

The handoff score is the average of the physician continuity scores →

(0.15+1)/2 = 0.575