SBAR Communication Program for Nursing Students' Clinical Decision Making and Error Prevention

This study focuses on improving communication among nursing students to enhance patient care and reduce medical errors. It uses a communication tool called SBAR, which stands for Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation, to provide a structured way for nurses to communicate important patient information. The research aims to develop a role-playing program that helps nursing students practice using SBAR in realistic scenarios. This approach is important because poor communication during patient handovers can lead to mistakes and inefficient use of resources, affecting both patient safety and quality of care. The study targets nursing students, as they are future healthcare providers who need strong communication skills to make quick and effective clinical decisions. Participants in the study will engage in role-playing exercises where they will use the SBAR communication method. This helps them practice making decisions and recognizing potential errors in a controlled environment. The study will assess how well the nursing students improve their skills in clinical decision-making and error prevention after participating in the program. The effectiveness of SBAR is measured by observing improvements in the students' ability to communicate important information and their confidence in making clinical decisions. The study aims to demonstrate that structured communication tools like SBAR can significantly enhance patient care by improving the accuracy and efficiency of information shared among healthcare professionals.