Table 3 ISBAR checklist data showing areas with statistically significant improvement
Variable | Pre N (%) | Post N (%) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Identify self-position | 49 (98) | 48 (96) | 1.000 |
Identify self-location | 50 (100) | 49 (98) | - |
Identify Receiver name | 34 (68) | 41 (82) | 0.143 |
Identify Receiver position | 49 (98) | 48 (96) | 1.000 |
Identify patient name | 49 (98) | 42 (84) | 0.581 |
Identify patient age | 49 (98) | 47 (94) | 0.625 |
Identify patient sex | 46 (92) | 46 (92) | 1.000 |
Identify patient location | 41 (82) | 47 (94) | 0.146 |
States the purpose of the call early | 29 (58) | 44 (88) | 0.002 |
States the purpose clearly and concisely | 25 (50) | 44 (88) | < 0.001 |
States whether urgent or not | 21 (42) | 43 (86) | < 0.001 |
States relevant issues in logical order | 28 (56) | 45 (90) | < 0.001 |
States relevant vital signs | 38 (76) | 47 (94) | 0.030 |
States the possible diagnosis | 46 (92) | 50 (100) | - |
States the differential diagnosis | 10 [17] | 16 (32) | 0.263 |
States if deteriorating or stable | 34 (68) | 46 (92) | 0.004 |
Asks for help or advice clearly | 32 (64) | 46 (92) | < 0.001 |
Clarifies instructions | 19 (38) | 40 (80) | < 0.001 |