Purpose To identify barriers and facilitators for the use of augmentative and alternative
communication (AAC) and voice restorative strategies for adult patients with an advanced …

Objectives To explore family members' perceptions of an electronic communication
application, VidaTalk™, their communication experience, and emotional reactions to …

The use of light and no sedation is gaining currency in the intensive care unit, resulting in
more conscious patients. Due to mechanical ventilation, patients are unable to communicate …

This study used social network analysis to identify the main research topics and trends in
nursing-related communication in intensive care units. Keywords from January 1967 to June …

Abstract Background The Newcastle Laryngeal Hypersensitivity Questionnaire (LHQ) was
developed to measure abnormal laryngeal sensation and was originally validated in a …

Objectives This study aimed to compare the use of a conventional low-tech communication
board and a high-tech eye tracking device to improve communication effectiveness of …

Effective two-way patient-provider communication is challenging and is even more difficult
when patients are communication vulnerable. The results of being unheard and …

The purpose of this article is to report usability of a computer application, Speak for Myself,
from nurses' perspectives. This was a one-group exploratory survey. Nurses included …

High incidence and prevalence of type 2 diabetes require urgent attention to the
management of this chronic disease. The purpose of this study was to explore electronic …

Although augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) strategies are often used by
autistic youth, little is known about the use of AAC in inpatient psychiatric settings. This study …