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    • Nursing
    • Patient Experience
    • Clinical Assessment

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    • Modern healthcare increasingly relies on technology for patient assessment.
    • There is a growing need to re-emphasize foundational nursing skills in patient care.
    • Over-reliance on technology may lead to overlooking subtle clinical cues.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To promote the 'Look, Listen, Feel' (LLF) approach among nurses.
    • To highlight the importance of sensory assessment in improving patient experience.
    • To advocate for a balanced approach between technology and traditional nursing skills.

    Main Methods:

    • The study advocates for the integration of the LLF approach into nursing practice.
    • It emphasizes observational, auditory, and tactile assessment techniques.
    • It suggests educational strategies to reinforce sensory-based patient evaluation.

    Main Results:

    • The LLF approach can lead to more comprehensive patient assessments.
    • Utilizing all senses helps in identifying patient conditions that technology might miss.
    • Improved patient experience is linked to nurses using a holistic assessment method.

    Conclusions:

    • The 'Look, Listen, Feel' method is a valuable tool for enhancing nursing practice.
    • Nurses should be encouraged to balance technological tools with sensory assessment skills.
    • Adopting the LLF approach can significantly improve patient outcomes and satisfaction.