title: Impact of SBAR on Nurse Shift Reports and Staff Rounding.
abstract: The Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation (SBAR) protocol was used to improve shift reports and interdisciplinary rounding. On a medical-surgical unit, observations were conducted before and after implementation. Both processes were significantly shorter and more consistent. SBAR enabled more focused and efficient communication.
authors: Paul
authors: P
authors: Cornell
authors: Mary Townsend
authors: MT
authors: Gervis
authors: Lauren
authors: L
authors: Yates
authors: James M
authors: JM
authors: Vardaman
mesh_terms: D003266:Continuity of Patient Care / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000379:methods; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education* / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards*; D062209:Patient Handoff / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards*; D010819:Physician's Role; D015397:Program Evaluation; D056164:Teaching Rounds / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards*