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The ISBAR Interprofessional Communication Rubric (IICR) is a reliable and valid tool for assessing nurse-to-physician communication in healthcare simulation. This rubric aids in improving essential communication skills vital for patient safety.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare education research
- Interprofessional communication assessment
- Simulation-based learning evaluation
Background:
- Improving healthcare communication is a global imperative.
- Measuring communication effectiveness in healthcare settings presents challenges.
- Existing evaluation rubrics lack a specific focus on nurse-to-physician communication within simulation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the reliability and validity of the ISBAR Interprofessional Communication Rubric (IICR).
- To provide a standardized tool for assessing nurse-to-physician communication.
- To support the refinement of communication education in healthcare simulation.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-methods research design was employed.
- The study was conducted across five different healthcare sites.
- Reliability and validity were assessed using statistical analysis and expert review.
Main Results:
- The IICR demonstrated strong reliability among nurse educator raters (r = 0.79).
- Content validity was confirmed by nurse and physician experts (content validity index = 0.92).
- Nurse educators found the IICR acceptable, easy to use, and important for patient safety.
Conclusions:
- The ISBAR Interprofessional Communication Rubric (IICR) is a promising tool for evaluating nurse-to-physician communication in simulation.
- Further research is needed to refine standardized rubrics for communication assessment in simulation.
- Effective communication training and evaluation are crucial for enhancing patient safety in healthcare.
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