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Evidence suggests that ongoing education should include communication skills training, as interprofessional communication relies on tools that facilitate seamless interaction.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Objective:<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>This project aimed to improve communication practices among nurses in a long-term care unit by promoting evidence-based recommendations.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>This project followed the seven phases proposed by the JBI Evidence Implementation Framework. This framework is grounded in an audit, feedback, and re-audit process, along with a structured approach to addressing barriers to compliance with best practices. JBI's Practical Application of Clinical Evidence System (PACES) and Getting Research into Practice (GRiP) approach were also used.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>A baseline audit was conducted focusing on three audit criteria. Compliance was measured by observing 250 handovers and administering a questionnaire to 14 nurses. After analyzing the results, the nursing team identified barriers and designed strategies to promote change, such as educational sessions and a focus group. The results of the follow-up audit showed significant improvements across all criteria. Nurses received training in communication for Criterion 1, which improved from 0% to 78%. For Criterion 2, training in teamwork and conflict management improved from 21% to 50%. For Criterion 3, the use of a structured communication tool (ISBAR) during handovers improved from 43.6% to 91%.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Conclusions:<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>The nursing team's involvement enabled effective change. Adapting ISBAR to a long-term care unit was an unexpected goal. The next objective is to refine and share it with similar units. 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