Document Tag: Communication

Interestingly the need for this tool arose when intensive care teams in an American hospital became too busy with their patients to be able to take ti…

The aims of this cross-sectional study were to identify and describe communication experiences while wearing a mask and to identify mask-related adapt…

Authors provide information on how to improve communication with the elderly , with or without communication barriers, whilst wearing a mask.

Interesting article exposing the negative issues impacting communication when health care workers cover their faces with masks.

Suggests simple yet effective methods and recommendations. Published in 2020 so it is current.

Published in 2020 yet there is a lot of work still required in areas where aboriginal patients are admitted to hospitals. This piece looks at using ab…

Article addresses non-verbal communication with older adults. Addresses kinesics , proxemics, vocalics, artefacts, chronemics, listening and haptics.

This piece encourages you to observe your patients' non-verbal communication and to make use of it. It also acts as a timely reminder that as soon as …