Background: Severe communication deficits occur frequently in acute care. Augmentative
and alternative communication (AAC) may improve patient-nurse communication, yet it …

The purpose of this study was to assess through retrospective patient interviews the
effectiveness of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) interventions in acute …

Current research is lacking on the frequency of augmentative and alternative communication
(AAC) system use in intensive care units (ICU) and clinical decision making patterns. AAC is …

Successful communication is integral to quality health care and successful nursing practice.
Ten people who had been in hospital in the 12 months prior to the study and who had no …

Purpose Many hospitalized patients experience barriers to effective patient–provider
communication that can negatively impact their care. These barriers include difficulty …

This book reviews the more traditional use of augmentative and alternative communication
(AAC) and expands it into the acute and critical care arenas. It is a" how-to" handbook filled …

Aim Communicating with conscious intubated patients who are unable to communicate
verbally is one of the challenges faced by intensive care unit (ICU) nurses. The present …

Intensive care unit (ICU) nurses occupy an essential role in facilitating patient
communication and preventing the detrimental effects experienced by critically ill patients …

Introduction Communication with hospitalized patients is crucial to improve the quality and
safety of health care. Methods The study assessed the communication methods used by …

Nursing the patient with severe communication impairment Background. Effective
communication with patients is critical to effective nursing practice. Surprisingly, there is little …