title: An evaluation tool to measure interdisciplinary critical incident verbal reports.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The aim was to develop a tool that educators can use to evaluate whether student interdisciplinary critical incident reports are effective.
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  Graduate nurses are expected to give physicians concise reports on patient problems. Educators need a method to evaluate whether student reports are effective.
  
  
  METHODS
  Students were given instruction and practice in giving verbal reports on critical incidents. An evaluation tool was piloted in this study.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Using a paired t-test, it was found that the tool can measure a significant improvement in verbal reports (t = 9.72, df 35, p < .000). Interrater reliability was 94.8 percent.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The tool can be used to identify weaknesses within a report so that students can receive specific feedback about their communication. As more interdisciplinary training occurs, this tool might be used to promote discussion between disciplines.
authors.forename: Jacqueline A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Guhde
mesh_terms: D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate; D030141:Feedback, Psychological; D006801:Humans; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D010348:Patient Care Team; D019555:Physician-Nurse Relations; D010865:Pilot Projects; D013338:Students, Nursing