Proposed Introduction of the SBAR Method in Rehabilitation

Background: Physiotherapists face significant challenges when communicating with patients, healthcare professionals and healthcare professionals during clinical training. The objective of the study was to implement the standardised SBAR (Situation-Background-Assessment- Recommendation) method for the transfer of information between physiotherapists. Methods: The professional physiotherapists of some Care Units belonging to the Operational Rehabilitation Unit were involved. The rehabilitation SBAR card was introduced in the Care Units involved in the following 6 months. The implementation phase was characterised both by the use of the tool and by periodic peer-to-peer meetings which animated discussions and comparisons on the specific contents of the card. Monthly spot checks were carried out on some completed SBAR forms to monitor their correct filling in. SBAR form within some of the company’s care units. Results: Number of rehabilitation SBAR cards filled in/ number of deliveries made (target 80%). Number of completed cards adhering to the legend/number of completed cards sampled (target 80%) Conclusion: The change to a new delivery method with its tool stimulated individual professional reflection and virtuous discussion between professionals, but also resistance of individuals to the change and took a long time on the part of professionals.