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Improving your bedside manner

R Davidhizar, R Shearer

    The Journal of Practical Nursing
    |May 9, 1998
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Positive bedside manners, including professional image and active communication, are crucial for building trust and therapeutic relationships with patients. Demonstrating empathy, respect, and attentiveness ensures patients feel cared for and understood.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Care
    • Patient-Provider Communication
    • Professional Ethics in Healthcare

    Background:

    • Positive bedside manner is fundamental in patient care.
    • It forms the basis of therapeutic relationships.
    • Professional image and communication are key components.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the essential elements of positive bedside manners for nurses.
    • To emphasize the impact of these manners on patient trust and therapeutic relationships.
    • To provide guidance for licensed practical/vocational nurses (LP/VN) on demonstrating caring and concern.

    Main Methods:

    • The study emphasizes the importance of professional image and appearance.
    • Active communication, including expressing interest, concern, empathy, and respect, is detailed.

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  • Attending skills, availability, and follow-up are presented as crucial for patient experience.

    • Main Results:

    • A professional image fosters patient trust in the nurse.
    • Effective communication, empathy, and respect build strong therapeutic alliances.
    • Demonstrating attentiveness, availability, and integrity enhances the patient's psychological and physical presence.

    Conclusions:

    • Positive bedside manners are integral to effective nursing care.
    • Key elements include professional demeanor, active listening, empathy, respect, and integrity.
    • These behaviors ultimately communicate genuine care and concern to patients and their families.