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Geriatric hearing loss: management strategies for nurses
Geriatric Nursing (New York, N.Y.)
|March 1, 1993
Summary
Nurses can improve communication with elderly patients experiencing hearing loss. Increased sensitivity and knowledge help prevent barriers in the nurse-patient relationship.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Nursing Science
- Communication Studies
Background:
- Effective nurse-patient communication is crucial for quality healthcare, particularly for elderly individuals.
- Hearing impairment is a common communication barrier in geriatric care.
- Nurses require specialized knowledge to address sensory deficits in older adults.
Observation:
- The study highlights the challenges in communicating with hearing-impaired elderly patients.
- It identifies a need for enhanced nurse awareness regarding communication disorders.
- Barriers in the nurse-patient relationship can arise from unaddressed hearing impairments.
Findings:
- Nurses can develop greater sensitivity to the communication disorders prevalent in the elderly population.
- Knowledge of hearing impairment facilitates the reduction of communication barriers.
- Proactive nursing strategies can improve patient-provider interactions.
Implications:
- Implementing targeted training can enhance nurses' ability to communicate with hearing-impaired elders.
- Reducing communication barriers positively impacts patient satisfaction and health outcomes.
- This approach supports person-centered care for the geriatric population.