The SBAR communication technique: teaching nursing students professional communication skills.

Full Abstract

The Joint Commission and Institute for Healthcare Improvement have mandated healthcare organizations to improve professional communication. Nursing students lack experience in communicating with physicians. As a result, recent graduates may not be prepared to meet the demands of professional communication to ensure patient safety. The authors discuss the SBAR (situation, background, assessment, recommendations) communication technique implemented during a 2-day simulation exercise that provided an organized logical sequence and improved communication and prepared graduates for transition to clinical practice.

Author information

Author/s: Thomas, Cynthia M (CM); Bertram, Evelyn (E); Johnson, Doreen (D);

Affiliation: Ball State University, School of Nursing, 2000 University Ave, Muncie IN 47306, USA. cmthomas(-atsign-)bsu.edu

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

Journal: Nurse educator (Nurse Educ), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: -2009 Jul-Aug; vol 34 (issue 4) : pp 176-80

Dates: Created 2009/07/03; Completed 2009/10/08;

PMID: 19574858, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 10/8/2009, IMS Date: )

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