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[Communication between nursing students and patients with Aids]
Ivana Cristina Vieira de Lima1, Marli Teresinha Gimeniz Galvão, Enia Costa
1Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brasil. ivanacristinalima@gmail.com
Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da U S P
|June 10, 2011
Summary
Effective communication between nursing students and patients with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is crucial during procedures like peripheral venous puncture. Training is needed to enhance empathy and humanized care, overcoming student insecurity.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Patient-Provider Communication
- Clinical Skills Training
Context:
- Study conducted in a day-hospital in Fortaleza-Ceará, Brazil.
- Focused on interactions during peripheral venous puncture.
- Involved six nursing student-patient pairs.
Purpose:
- To analyze communication dynamics between nursing students and patients with AIDS.
- To identify communication barriers during peripheral venous puncture.
- To evaluate the quality of interaction in a clinical setting.
Summary:
- Communication challenges were observed, categorized as prioritizing technique, communication "masks," invasion of private space, and environmental interference.
- Findings indicate that nursing students face difficulties in establishing effective communication with patients with AIDS.
- The study highlights the need for specific training to improve communication skills.
Impact:
- Emphasizes the importance of communication training for nursing students.
- Promotes the development of humanized and empathetic patient care.
- Suggests strategies to overcome fear and insecurity in clinical interactions.
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