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Effective communication with older adults.

¹Trinity College Dublin, University of Dublin, Ireland.

Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)

|June 8, 2017

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Effective nurse-older adult communication requires understanding individual needs and factors like environment and sociocultural context. A person-centred approach ensures tailored, competent interactions across all care settings.

Keywords:

communication communication strategies dementia hearing impairment older adults person-centred care therapeutic relationships vision impairment

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Area of Science:

Nursing
Gerontology
Communication Studies

Background:

Communication is vital in nursing, especially with older adults.
Difficulties in nurse-older adult communication are common.
Effective communication is fundamental to quality nursing care.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore factors influencing nurse-older adult communication.
To advocate for a person-centred approach in communication strategies.
To provide guidance for nurses on effective communication with older adults.

Main Methods:

Literature review on communication barriers and facilitators.
Analysis of factors affecting communication (patient, nurse, environment, socio-cultural).
Emphasis on adopting a person-centred communication model.

Main Results:

Communication is impacted by the older adult, the nurse, sociocultural factors, and the environment.
A person-centred approach is crucial for meeting individual communication needs.
Effective communication requires professional competence and engagement from nurses.

Conclusions:

Nurses must recognize and address multifaceted factors influencing communication with older adults.
Implementing a person-centred approach enhances communication effectiveness.
This article serves as a resource for nurses to improve communication skills with older adults throughout their care journey.