Degree Name
Nursing Practice, DNP
Publication Date
8-12-2025
First Advisor
Sandy King
Second Advisor
Diane Hare
Abstract
Effective communication between healthcare professionals is a critical component of safe and high-quality patient care. Structured tools like SBAR (situation, background, assessment, and recommendation) provide a framework to enhance clarity and reduce miscommunication. This quality improvement project implemented SBAR as a structured communication program in debriefing after simulation to improve communication confidence among practical nursing students. The purpose of this project was to evaluate whether the integration of SBAR into debriefing would increase students’ self-reported communication confidence. The problem addressed was the lack of confidence in clinical communication among nursing students, which can impact patient safety and team collaboration. The project utilized a pre- and post-survey design with an eight-week implementation period. Four simulation sessions were conducted, each consisting of a pre-brief, a 30-minute simulation, and both small individual group and large intergroup debriefings. Participants completed a validated communication confidence survey that consisted of 5 Likert-style questions before and after the intervention. The data was analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U test and indicated a measurable increase in students’ communication confidence scores post-intervention. This project highlights the significance of structured communication training. Incorporating SBAR into simulation and debriefing allows students to practice and strengthen their communication skills. SBAR can increase confidence in communication and ultimately enhance patient care and collaboration.
Rights Management
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Daniel, Ashley, "Quality Improvement Project Implementing a Structured Communication Program for Academic Clinical Nursing Education" (2025). Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects. 150.
https://arch.astate.edu/dnp-projects/150
