Objective Summarize literature on provider-patient communication linked to health
outcomes in communicatively-vulnerable patient populations. Methods Scoping review of …

Background Nursing is an embodiment of knowledge, clinical work, and interpersonal
communication. Effective nursing care has a distinct influence on the overall satisfaction and …

Public health responses to COVID-19 in long-term residential care facilities (LTRCFs) have
restricted family engagement with residents. These restrictions impact on quality of care and …

Background Admission to the intensive care unit (ICU) with mechanical ventilation can lead
to patients experiencing impaired swallowing and communication function. This can …

Introduction Patients in intensive care frequently suffer from not being able to communicate
verbally. The aim of this scoping review was to study the safety and effectiveness of the …

Over the past 30 years, augmented and assisted communication (AAC) has made
tremendous advances in theory, research and practice and it is now an important part of …

Routine implementation and sustainability of evidence-based practices (EBPs) into health
care is often the most difficult stage in the change process. Despite major advances in …

Effective physician-patient communication builds robust physician-patient relationships and
reduces medical disputes. However, much is unknown about the differences that exist in the …

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

OBJECTIVES: To assess the effectiveness of a chaplain patient navigator in improving
outcomes and reducing costs in the ICU setting. DESIGN: A randomized controlled trial at a …