Alizadeh-Risani, A., Mohammadkhah, F., Pourhabib, A., Fotokian, Z., & Khatooni, M. (2024). Comparison of the SBAR method and modified handover model on handover quality and nurse perception in the emergency department: A quasi-experimental study. BMC Nursing, 23(1), 585. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-024-02266-4 

This quasi-experimental study demonstrates that SBAR significantly improves handoff quality and nurse satisfaction compared to unstructured reporting in an ED. It provides measurable evidence that SBAR reduces omissions, increases clarity, and supports decision-making during high-stress situations. Nurses and managers can use this evidence to advocate for SBAR adoption and integration into electronic health record (EHR) templates. This matters because it directly links SBAR use to reduced errors and improved patient safety in emergency care. 

McCarthy, S., et al. (2025). Use of structured handoff protocols for within-hospital unit-to-unit transitions: A systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Quality & Safety, 34(2), 114–122. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjqs-2024-018385 

This systematic review and meta-analysis show that structured handoff tools such as SBAR and I-PASS consistently reduce communication errors, near misses, and adverse outcomes across acute care settings. It provides pooled effect estimates that give administrators confidence in the measurable value of structured handoffs. Nurses can use this resource to justify SBAR adoption as an evidence-based intervention, and it matters because it strengthens leadership buy-in by aligning patient safety with reduced costs and liability. 

Müller, M., Jürgens, J., Redaèlli, M., Klingberg, K., Hautz, W. E., & Stock, S. (2022). Impact of the communication and patient handoff tool SBAR on patient safety: A systematic review. BMJ Open, 12(4), e022202. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2018-022202 

This systematic review evaluates global studies on SBAR and shows that it consistently improves patient safety by reducing communication errors and adverse events during handoffs. It provides broad evidence across care settings that SBAR enhances clarity, teamwork, and accuracy in information transfer. Nurses can use this review to understand why SBAR is effective in different environments, and it matters because it supports embedding SBAR as a standard policy and training tool to strengthen safe patient care.