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Effective communication with older people.

Linda Miller1

  • 1Department of Midwifery and Nursing, Keele University, City General Hospital, Stoke-on-Trent. l.miller@.keele.ac.uk

Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|December 14, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Effective nurse-client communication is vital, especially with older adults. This article offers strategies to improve communication with elderly individuals, overcoming common barriers.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Nursing Communication
  • Healthcare Disparities

Background:

  • Effective nurse-client communication is essential for quality healthcare.
  • Older adults face unique communication challenges.
  • Barriers can impede understanding and trust.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify barriers to nurse-client communication with older adults.
  • To propose strategies for enhancing communication in this demographic.
  • To improve healthcare outcomes for elderly patients.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of communication strategies.
  • Analysis of common barriers in geriatric care.
  • Synthesis of best practices for nurse-client interaction.

Main Results:

  • Key barriers include sensory impairments, cognitive changes, and psychosocial factors.
  • Strategies involve active listening, clear language, and patient-centered approaches.
  • Environmental modifications can also aid communication.

Conclusions:

  • Enhancing nurse-client communication with older adults requires tailored strategies.
  • Interventions should address both individual and environmental factors.
  • Improved communication leads to better patient satisfaction and adherence.

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