Aim and objective To present a comprehensive review of current evidence on the factors
which impact on nurse–physician communication and interventions developed to improve …

Background Previous literature has linked the level and types of staffing of health facilities to
the risk of acquiring a health care–associated infection (HAI). Investigating this relationship …

Purpose Historically, health care has primarily focused on physician, nurse, and allied
healthcare provider triads. Using a phenomenological approach, this study explores the …

Especially written for qualified nurses working in intensive care units, this comprehensive
text has been developed to be as accessible as possible. This fourth edition has been …

Abstract The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) in the recently issued report Improving
Diagnosis in Health Care outlined eight major recommendations to improve the quality and …

Background The education and clinical placement received by physicians and nurses
during prelicensure training contrast greatly and have been an influential element in …

As health care delivery organizations react to the changes brought about by public and
private sector reform initiatives, RNs can anticipate that, in addition to intended outcomes …

Results of a qualitative study of the experience of 15 acute care nurses with disruptive
physician behavior and its impact on communication are reported. Findings will help …

To better understand why cooperation between health care professionals is still often
problematic, we carried out 25 semistructured face-to-face expert interviews with physicians …

Autonomy, the freedom to practice independently and to exercise professional judgment in
practice activities, is a central element for professional practice. Numerous articles and …