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Physician-Nurse communication. Perceptions of Physicians in Riyadh.
A H Al-Doghaither1, B A Mohamed, A E Abdalla
1Department of Community Health Sciences, King Saud University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. dogther@ksu.edu.sa
Saudi Medical Journal
|May 2, 2001
Summary
Physician-nurse communication openness and accuracy scores were moderate. Experience, age, and gender significantly influenced perceptions, with more experienced, older females reporting higher communication quality. Effective models are essential for healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Communication
- Medical Professional Interaction
- Clinical Practice Improvement
Background:
- Effective communication between nurses and physicians is vital in clinical settings.
- Understanding physicians' perceptions of this communication is crucial for identifying areas of improvement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe physicians' perceptions of communication openness and accuracy with nurses.
- To examine associations between physician sociodemographic characteristics and communication perceptions.
Main Methods:
- A modified communication subscale was administered to 200 physicians across 6 hospitals.
- Data collected via self-administered questionnaires included sociodemographic information.
- Physician perceptions of communication openness and accuracy were measured.
Main Results:
- Overall mean scores were 2.61 for openness and 3.19 for accuracy (out of 5).
- Key factors influencing openness included "listening to physician"; accuracy was influenced by "use of medical language".
- Physician gender, age, and experience significantly predicted communication perceptions, with older, more experienced females reporting higher scores.
Conclusions:
- Physician-nurse communication quality is essential for effective healthcare delivery.
- Developing models for enhanced multidisciplinary communication is necessary for optimizing resource use.
- Communication needs to be a focus beyond research for practical healthcare improvements.