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1School of Nursing, Austin Peay State University, PO Box 4658, Clarksville, TN 37044, USA.
Front-line nurses advocate for patients and the nursing profession through effective communication. Overcoming communication barriers is essential for improving patient outcomes and nursing practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Communication
- Patient Advocacy
Background:
- Front-line nurses provide direct patient care, manage satisfaction, coordinate care, and uphold safety during 12-hour shifts.
- Effective communication is crucial for nurses to advocate for patients and positively impact outcomes.
- Barriers to effective communication frequently challenge front-line nurses in their daily practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the role of communication in front-line nursing practice.
- To explore barriers to effective communication for nurses.
- To examine interprofessional communication and shared governance as solutions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on nursing communication and advocacy.
- Analysis of communication challenges in clinical settings.
- Exploration of interprofessional collaboration models.
Main Results:
- Communication serves as a primary tool for nurse advocacy and patient impact.
- Numerous barriers impede effective communication in daily nursing tasks.
- Interprofessional communication and shared governance present viable strategies for enhancement.
Conclusions:
- Improving nurse communication is vital for patient advocacy and outcomes.
- Addressing communication barriers requires systemic solutions.
- Interprofessional communication and shared governance can strengthen nursing practice.

