Application effect of SBAR communication system in patients with prostate cancer: a retrospective study

Background: The status-background-assessment-recommendation (SBAR) model is widely utilized in medical communication. However, there is a lack of systematic research on its specific impact on the self-management abilities, psychological health and quality of life of prostate cancer patients. This study aims to address this gap by applying the SBAR model to patient communication. This study aimed to examine the impact of nursing intervention via the SBAR-based communication mode on patients diagnosed with prostate cancer. Methods: From existing case records, a retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 200 prostate cancer patients treated at our hospital between January 2022 and December 2023. Based on the different care methods recorded, the study included 100 patients in the observation group (received SBAR-based communication in addition to standard care) and 100 patients in the control group (received standard care alone). Both groups were assessed for self-management abilities, anxiety and depression levels, mental health, quality of life, tumor-related disease and patient satisfaction. Results: After intervention, the observation group showed significant improvements in Scale for Understanding Prostate Cancer Health (SUPPH) scores, than the control group (95% Confidence Interval (CI) (7.742, 9.838),(23.350, 26.830), (6.930, 8.350), p < 0.001). Compared to the control group, the observation group exhibited noteworthy enhancements in Hamilton Anxiety (HAMA), Hamilton Depression (HAMD) scores (95% CI (−6.345, −4.335), (−2.459, −1.841), p < 0.001). After intervention, the quality of life scores in the observation group were higher than control group (95% CI (2.243, 6.817), (9.447, 14.393), (10.994, 15.646),(15.409, 19.691), (5.606, 10.574), (16.837, 20.743), p < 0.001). Additionally, the observation group reported higher levels of satisfaction. Conclusions: The SBAR-based communication mode has proven to be significantly effective in aiding prostate cancer patients in improving their self-management abilities, alleviating negative emotions, enhancing their quality of life. Thus, it merits further promotion and integration into clinical practice.

Prostate cancer; SBAR communication mode; Self-management; Psychological status

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