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Difficult communication in nursing.

Lisa Kennedy Sheldon1, Roseann Barrett, Lee Ellington

  • 1St. Joseph Hospital, Nashua, NH, USA. l.kennedysheld@comcast.net

Journal of Nursing Scholarship : an Official Publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
|June 16, 2006
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Nurses perceive communication challenges in patient interactions stemming from diagnoses, emotions, and the nurse-physician-patient dynamic. Emotional factors significantly complicate nurse-patient communication.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Communication Studies
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Effective nurse-patient communication is crucial for quality healthcare delivery.
  • Difficult communication encounters can negatively impact patient outcomes and nurse job satisfaction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore and describe nurses' perspectives on challenging communication dynamics in nurse-patient interactions.
  • To identify key themes and factors contributing to communication difficulties from the nursing viewpoint.

Main Methods:

  • Grounded theory methodology was employed, utilizing six unit-based focus groups with nurses.
  • Semistructured interviews were conducted, audiotaped, transcribed, and analyzed using Level I and Level II coding.
  • A follow-up questionnaire with a 5-point Likert scale validated the identified categories of difficult communication.

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Main Results:

  • Five major themes emerged: specific diagnoses/clinical situations, patient/family emotions, nurses' emotions, the nurse-physician-patient communication triangle, and nurse coping behaviors.
  • Patient and family emotions were identified as a core variable intensifying communication difficulties.
  • Nurses' own emotions and interpersonal dynamics within the healthcare team also contributed to communication challenges.

Conclusions:

  • Difficult nurse-patient communication is multifaceted, encompassing clinical, emotional, and relational aspects.
  • The emotional component is central to communication difficulties, impacting both patients and nurses.
  • Addressing these complex communication issues requires understanding the interplay of emotions and work relationships.