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National Survey on Essential Communication Skills to Address Language Demands in Canadian Nursing Practice
Eunice Eunhee Jang1, Maryam Wagner2, Jeanne Sinclair3
1Ontario Institute of Studies in Education/University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
Aims:
To identify key communication skills for Canadian nursing practice.
Design:
Quantitative research using a nationwide survey.
Methods:
Exploratory confirmatory factor analysis was used to identify factors underlying key communication skills required for nursing practice. Multiple regression analyses were used to examine differences across demographic variables, designations, roles and settings.
Results:
Dimensions of effective communication skills were identified. Demographic and contextual variables showed some impact on the perceived importance of communication skills, but low variance suggested that language demands are relatively consistent across roles and settings.
Conclusion:
A framework describing the communication demands for Canadian nursing practice is described, contributing to the development of tailored curricula, assessments and policies.
Implications For The Profession:
Focusing on communication skills ensures that nurses are equipped to deliver safe healthcare and interact effectively with patients and colleagues, potentially leading to improved health outcomes.
Impact:
To our knowledge, this study is the first to develop a framework for communication skills and identify key language skill factors across nursing professional designations and practice settings. The research provides a framework for developing curricula and training programmes that focus on essential communication skills.
Patient Or Public Contribution:
No patient or public contribution.
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