Delivering quality health care requires effective communication between health care
providers and their patients. In this article, we call on augmentative and alternative …

Purpose Services for children with complex communication needs require well-trained
practitioners. Yet, research shows that augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) …

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 …

Objective Patients are increasingly using the secure messaging function available through
online patient portals to communicate with their health care providers, yet little is known …

Effective communication is crucial in all service contexts, but especially in clinical
healthcare, given its high (sometimes life-or-death) stakes. Fine-tuned messaging and …

This book offers a much-needed introduction to the dynamics of the communication
exchange between providers and patients in the health-care environment. Starting from the …

Aims and objectives. To systematically review the research regarding communication
between nurses and patients with complex communication needs (CCN). The research was …

In recent years, communication education has been used as a means of improving the
clinician–patient relationship and promoting health. The focus of these interventions has …

The medical environment is on the verge of a dramatic transformation as artificial
intelligence (AI) evolves. With the inevitable shift toward AI in health care delivery, there are …

Purpose: To study the experiences of adults who use augmentative and alternative
communication (AAC) systems and methods when interacting with medical providers …