Transferring patient information using the SBAR communication tool for interpretation

Goal: Secondary analysis of resources related to the transmission of information during the patient transfer using the SBAR communication tool.Methods: The search was carried out using the scientific databases CINAHL, MEDLINE, PubMed, EBSCO Discovery Service, Google Scholar, Science Direct and ProQuest between September 2022 and February 2023. We found 1,262 scientific articles. After evaluating the relevance of the publications, we used 17 expert publications in English.Results: We can conclude that the SBAR standardised form is an effective tool for the transfer of information when translating a patient. Patient safety and quality of care are increased provided that health professionals are adequately trained. Communication regarding the transfer of information in healthcare facilities is poor and the quality of the information transmitted requires further research and a focus on specific clinical disciplines and positions in healthcare.Conclusion: The available research shows it is impossible to generalise the use of the SBAR communication transfer tool to all clinical workplaces. An unequivocal agreement was not found, but accepting the SBAR tool is evident from the research results.