Evaluation of the Impact of Handoff Based on the SBAR Technique on Quality of Nursing Care
This study was aimed at evaluating the impact of bedside handoff using the Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation (SBAR) technique, on the quality of nursing care.
Methods:
The Quality Patient Care Scale (QUALPACS) was completed by the patient while nurses performed a verbal bedside shift handoff and after receiving education on the purpose and proper use of the SBAR communication tool.
Results:
The mean age of subjects was 51.29 ± 8.02 years. We found a significant increase in the mean score of QUALPACS dimensions, namely psychosocial (P
Source: Journal of Nursing Care Quality - Category: Nursing Tags: Articles Source Type: research