Tools for care transfer in intensive care units: systematic review of observational studies

Objective: to evaluate the effectiveness of use tools for care transfer in patients admitted an intensive unit (ICU). Methods: Systematic review consulted databases PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, LILACS until August 2022. The descriptors “Patient Handoff”, “Continuity Patient Care”, “SBAR”, “ISBAR”, “SBAR-R”, “ISBARR”, “ISOBAR”, “Communication” and “Intensive Care Units” were used. Observational studies any ICU included. Risk bias using Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Results: findings suggest that professionals' perceptions are positive there was improvement multidisciplinary communication. As impact on patient care, favors complete completion medical record, as well notification events records. Conclusions: no robust evidence found regarding tools.