Course Title: Professional Communication in Nursing Practice
Assessment Title: Assessment 2 – SBAR and Professional Communication in Clinical Settings
Program: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Institution: College of Nursing, University of Bisha
Academic Year: 2024–2025
1. Assessment Overview
Effective communication is essential to safe and patient-centered nursing care. This assessment focuses on using the SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) framework to enhance clarity, accuracy, and professionalism in nurse-to-nurse and interprofessional communication within clinical settings. Students will demonstrate theoretical understanding and apply communication principles in a simulated or real clinical context.
2. Assessment Description
You are required to submit a 1,500-word reflective report demonstrating your ability to:
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Apply the SBAR communication framework in a simulated or actual clinical scenario.
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Critically analyze barriers and facilitators to effective communication among healthcare teams.
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Reflect on how SBAR supports patient safety, collaborative decision-making, and interprofessional relationships.
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Incorporate relevant literature (2019–2025) to support your analysis.
3. Learning Outcomes Assessed
Upon completion, students should be able to:
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Demonstrate professional and therapeutic communication skills in clinical practice.
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Apply structured communication tools (e.g., SBAR) to enhance patient safety and teamwork.
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Critically reflect on personal communication performance using evidence-based frameworks.
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Integrate ethical and cultural considerations into communication practices in Saudi healthcare settings.
4. Assessment Instructions
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Write a reflective essay/report (1,500 ± 10% words).
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Use Gibbs’ Reflective Cycle (1988) or Driscoll’s Model (2007) as your reflective framework.
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Support your discussion with at least five (5) peer-reviewed sources (2019–2025).
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Format: APA 7th edition, double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font.
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Include in-text citations and a reference list.
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Submission: via Blackboard by Week 10.
5. Assessment Rubric (Summary)
| Criteria | Excellent (85–100%) | Good (70–84%) | Satisfactory (50–69%) | Needs Improvement (<50%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application of SBAR | Insightful and accurate application with clear clinical relevance | Mostly accurate application with minor errors | Some inaccuracies; limited relevance | Inaccurate or unclear use |
| Critical Reflection | Deep reflection using model; links theory and practice | Adequate reflection; minor gaps | Descriptive, minimal criticality | No meaningful reflection |
| Evidence & Literature | Strong integration of 5+ current, credible sources | Adequate use of literature | Limited sources or outdated | Minimal or no literature |
| Professional Writing | Clear, logical, academic tone | Generally clear and organized | Some disorganization | Poorly structured or unclear |
6. Submission Requirements
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Word count: 1,500 words (±10%)
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Due Date: Week 10
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Weighting: 30% of course grade
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Format: PDF or Word document, APA 7th referencing
References
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Al Thobaity, A., & Alshammari, F. (2020). Nurses’ communication and teamwork in critical care settings in Saudi Arabia. Nursing Open, 7(5), 1425–1432. https://doi.org/10.1002/nop2.519
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Achrekar, M. S., et al. (2021). Impact of SBAR communication training on patient safety in clinical practice. Journal of Nursing Care Quality, 36(3), 215–221. https://doi.org/10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000524
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Alotaibi, B. M. (2022). Professional communication competence among Saudi nursing students: A mixed-methods approach. BMC Nursing, 21, 212. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-022-00944-8
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Boaro, N., et al. (2020). Using SBAR to improve communication in healthcare settings: A systematic review. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 29(15–16), 2761–2774. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.15297
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Salem, O. A., & Ebrahem, M. A. (2023). Enhancing interprofessional communication through structured SBAR training in nursing education. Nurse Education Today, 128, 105851. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2023.105851
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