Communication skills intervention: promoting effective communication between nurses and mechanically ventilated patients

Communication skills intervention: promoting effective communication between nurses and mechanically ventilated patients

Abstract Background Patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) often experience communication difficulties - usually associated with mechanical ventilation - resulting in psychological problems such as anxiety, fear, and depression. Good communication between nurses and patients is critical for succe...

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Main Authors: K. S. Dithole, Gloria Thupayagale-Tshweneagae, Oluwaseyi A. Akpor, Mary M. Moleki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:BMC Nursing
Subjects:
Augmentative and alternative communication
Communication workshops
Intensive care units
Patients
Mechanical ventilation
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12912-017-0268-5

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