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[Communication with patients in the intensive care unit]
1Klinik für Anästhesiologie, operative Intensivmedizin, Schmerz- und Palliativmedizin, Klinikum Dortmund gGmbH, Klinikum der Universität Witten/Herdecke, Beurhausstraße 40, 44137, Dortmund, Deutschland. susanne.joebges@klinikumdo.de.
Medizinische Klinik, Intensivmedizin Und Notfallmedizin
|September 9, 2022
Summary
Effective communication is vital for intensive care unit (ICU) patients. Addressing communication barriers ensures patients feel heard, preventing powerlessness and coercion during critical care.
Area of Science:
- Medical Communication
- Patient Experience
- Intensive Care Medicine
Context:
- Intensive care units (ICUs) present unique communication challenges.
- Factors like sedation, delirium, and artificial airways impede verbal communication.
- Physical limitations further restrict nonverbal communication for critically ill patients.
Purpose:
- To highlight the critical role of communication in intensive care.
- To underscore the negative impact of communication failures on patient well-being.
- To advocate for improved communication strategies in the ICU setting.
Summary:
- Communication remains essential in ICUs despite significant barriers.
- Failures in communication can lead to patient feelings of powerlessness and helplessness.
- Addressing communication imbalances is crucial for patient survival and coping.
Impact:
- Improved communication can prevent patient coercion and enhance their critical care experience.
- Appreciative communication strategies and tools can reduce team frustration and moral distress.
- Focusing on communication fosters a more patient-centered approach in intensive care.
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