The structured communication tool SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment and Recommendation) improves communication in neonatology | Zendy

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The structured communication tool SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment and Recommendation) improves communication in neonatology

Author(s) -

Meriel Raymond,

Michael C Harrison

Publication year - 2014

Publication title -

south african medical journal

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.527

H-Index - 57

eISSN - 2078-5135

pISSN - 0256-9574

DOI - 10.7196/samj.8684

Subject(s) - medicine , audit , teamwork , patient safety , medical emergency , focus group , quality management , nursing , health care , service (business) , business , management , marketing , political science , law , economics , economic growth , economy

Effective communication, co-operation and teamwork have been identified as key determinants of patient safety. SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment and Recommendation) is a communication tool recommended by the World Health Organization and the UK National Health Service. SBAR is a structured method for communicating critical information that requires immediate attention and action, contributing to effective escalation of management and increased patient safety. To our knowledge, this is the first study showing use of SBAR in South Africa (SA).

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