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[Communication between nurses' aides and patients with chronic renal failure]
A B Gullo1, A F Lima, M J da Silva
1Departamento de Enfermagem Médico-Cirúrgica da EEUSP.
Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da U S P
|May 8, 2001
Summary
Effective communication is vital for nurses caring for chronic renal patients undergoing hemodialysis. This article explores using verbal and nonverbal cues to build therapeutic relationships with these patients.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Nephrology
- Healthcare Communication
Background:
- Hemodialysis requires frequent, often close, nurse-patient interactions.
- Chronic renal patients face unique challenges impacting communication.
- Establishing trust is crucial in long-term care settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze communication strategies in nursing care for hemodialysis patients.
- To provide examples of effective verbal and nonverbal communication techniques.
- To enhance therapeutic interactions between nurses and chronic renal patients.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on nursing communication and renal care.
- Analysis of nurse-patient communication dynamics in hemodialysis.
- Qualitative assessment of communication strategies.
Main Results:
- Verbal and nonverbal communication significantly influence patient outcomes.
- Conscious use of communication fosters a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship.
- Specific techniques can overcome communication barriers in chronic renal care.
Conclusions:
- Nurses must master both verbal and nonverbal communication for optimal patient care.
- Therapeutic communication is key to improving the quality of life for hemodialysis patients.
- Further research into communication interventions is warranted.