Randomized trial of a warfarin communication protocol for nursing homes: an SBAR-based approach.
Field T, Tjia J, Mazor KM, et al. Randomized trial of a warfarin communication protocol for nursing homes: an SBAR-based approach. Am J Med. 2011;124(2):179.e1-7. doi:10.1016/j.amjmed.2010.09.017.
Warfarin therapy is commonly associated with adverse events despite specific indicators designed to capture them and guide prevention efforts. This study adopted the SBAR communication tool as part of a protocol to improve the quality of warfarin management in the nursing home setting. Using a facilitated telephone communication between nurses and physicians in 26 nursing homes, the patients randomized to the SBAR approach had statistically significant improvements in their therapeutic levels and a non-statistically significant reduction in adverse events. A past AHRQ WebM&M commentary discusses a case of inadequate warfarin monitoring that resulted in an adverse event for a nursing home patient.
Field T, Tjia J, Mazor KM, et al. Randomized trial of a warfarin communication protocol for nursing homes: an SBAR-based approach. Am J Med. 2011;124(2):179.e1-7. doi:10.1016/j.amjmed.2010.09.017.