@article{12601,
  author = {Cynthia M. Thomas and Evelyn Bertram and Doreen Johnson},
  title = {The SBAR communication technique: teaching nursing students professional communication skills.},
  abstract = {<p>The Joint Commission and Institute for Healthcare Improvement have mandated healthcare organizations to improve professional communication. Nursing students lack experience in communicating with physicians. As a result, recent graduates may not be prepared to meet the demands of professional communication to ensure patient safety. The authors discuss the SBAR (situation, background, assessment, recommendations) communication technique implemented during a 2-day simulation exercise that provided an organized logical sequence and improved communication and prepared graduates for transition to clinical practice.</p>},
  year = {2009},
  journal = {Nurse Educ},
  volume = {34},
  pages = {176-80},
  month = {12/2009},
  issn = {1538-9855},
  doi = {10.1097/NNE.0b013e3181aaba54},
  language = {eng},
}