GUIDE Communication Framework: Developing Skills to Improve Nurse-Patient Interactions

Area of Science:

• Nursing communication strategies
• Patient empowerment in healthcare
• Interprofessional collaboration

Background:

• Effective patient communication is crucial for treatment adherence and outcomes.
• Nurses play a vital role in patient education and support.
• Existing communication models may not fully address patient empowerment needs.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce and describe the GUIDE communication framework for nurses.
• To outline how GUIDE facilitates patient empowerment and shared decision-making.
• To highlight the integration of the Ask-Tell-Ask model within GUIDE.

Main Methods:

• Conceptual framework development.
• Description of the GUIDE mnemonic (Gaining insight, Understanding gaps, Informing, Directing, Empowering).
• Integration with the Ask-Tell-Ask educational model.

Main Results:

• The GUIDE framework provides a structured approach for nurses.
• It enables nurses to actively engage in shared decision-making.
• The framework supports nurses in identifying and addressing patient knowledge deficits effectively.

Conclusions:

• The GUIDE framework offers a practical tool for enhancing nurse-patient communication.
• It promotes patient empowerment and active participation in care.
• GUIDE supports nurses in their role within the interprofessional healthcare team.