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Changes in nurses' blood pressure and heart rate while communicating.

S A Thomas, E Friedmann, L S Lottes

    Research in Nursing & Health
    |June 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Communication tasks, like change-of-shift reports and public speaking, significantly elevate nurses' cardiovascular responses. Blood pressure and heart rate increase during speaking, especially in group settings, highlighting communication

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    Area of Science:

    • Physiology
    • Nursing
    • Communication Studies

    Background:

    • Previous research indicates that communication can alter blood pressure.
    • Nurses engage in frequent communication tasks, including shift reports and presentations.
    • Understanding the physiological impact of these communication demands on nurses is crucial for occupational health.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To quantify the cardiovascular responses of nurses during specific communication tasks.
    • To compare cardiovascular changes during individual versus group communication scenarios.
    • To provide empirical evidence on the physiological stress associated with nursing communication.

    Main Methods:

    • Two experiments were conducted involving nurses.
    • Experiment 1: Measured blood pressure and heart rate in 40 nurses before, during, and after change-of-shift reports.

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  • Experiment 2: Recorded cardiovascular parameters in 30 nurses before, during, and after speaking to an individual versus a group.

    • Main Results:

    • Cardiovascular parameters (blood pressure, heart rate) were significantly elevated above resting levels during all communication tasks (p < .001).
    • Nurses exhibited higher blood pressure and heart rate when speaking to a group compared to an individual (p < .0001).
    • Both change-of-shift reports and public speaking induced measurable physiological stress.

    Conclusions:

    • Communication tasks, including change-of-shift reports and public speaking, induce significant cardiovascular responses in nurses.
    • Group communication presents a greater physiological challenge than individual communication for nurses.
    • These findings underscore the physiological impact of communication demands within the nursing profession.