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Using solution-focused communication to support patients.

Steve Smith1, Dorothy Adam, Pamela Kirkpatrick

  • 1School of Nursing and Midwifery, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen. steve.smith@rgu.ac.uk

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Nurses can empower patients by using solution-focused communication. This brief approach helps patients find their own health solutions, even with demanding workloads and low staffing.

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Published on: February 16, 2011

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Healthcare Communication
  • Patient Empowerment

Background:

  • Nurses prioritize patient support, a key aspect of job satisfaction.
  • Healthcare professionals face challenges due to low staffing and heavy workloads.
  • Time constraints impede nurses' ability to provide comprehensive patient support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of solution-focused communication (SFC).
  • To highlight SFC as an effective and brief approach for nurses.
  • To explain how SFC empowers patients in managing health challenges.

Main Methods:

  • This article presents a conceptual overview of solution-focused communication.
  • It synthesizes principles and applications of SFC in nursing practice.
  • The focus is on the practical utility and benefits of SFC.

Main Results:

  • Solution-focused communication is brief and effective.
  • SFC empowers patients to identify and implement their own health solutions.
  • This approach enhances patient engagement and self-management.

Conclusions:

  • Solution-focused communication is a valuable tool for nurses.
  • It addresses the challenge of limited time while supporting patients.
  • SFC fosters patient autonomy and improves health outcomes.