Using 'Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation' Method in Palliative Care to Enhance Handover Quality and Nursing Practice: A Mix Method Study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To evaluate the impact of using 'Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation' method ('SBAR') in a palliative care setting.

Background

Effective handover communication is crucial for patient safety. Standardised communication tools, such as the SBAR method, are recommended to reduce errors and improve care coordination, but their use in palliative care is not investigated.

Design

Mixed method study design, adhering to the GRAMMS guideline.

Methods

From January to October 2021, a SBAR guide tailored for palliative care was developed using the Delphi method and implemented in a Hospice setting. Data on 150 nurse handovers were collected before and after implementation to assess changes in nursing outcomes, including medication errors, adverse events and th

SUBMITTER: Pinto F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11655424 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature