The main objective of the study was to find the quality of nurse patient
therapeutic communication and overall patient satisfaction during their hospitalization stay.
For meaningful measurements, the 21 variables were grouped into three categories: Establishing Rapport Variables, Non-Verbal Communication Variables, and
Therapeutic Communication Variables.
The use of humor as an aspect of
therapeutic communication was observed on several occasions.
In addition, they had the opportunity to practice
therapeutic communication and behaviors while providing effective care for families who are grieving.
This article discusses
therapeutic communication, an approach commonly taught to and employed by mental health professionals to resolve conflicts involving individuals with mental disorders.
Opportunities to use adolescent SPs were explored for students to gain skill in performing an adolescent risk assessment and practice
therapeutic communication techniques, including talking about sexuality and other charged topics in a professional manner.
We also need healthy boundaries so we can have
therapeutic communication.
Students require practice in
therapeutic communication prior to entering the patient care setting (Zavermik, Huff, & Munro, 2010).
The year-long course included the historical, legal, ethical and cultural influences on nursing; structure and function; an understanding of the implications of body system changes and appropriate nursing responses;
therapeutic communication skills; and how developmental, cultural and social theories impact on the health of individuals, families and the community.
Traditionally, nursing students learn
therapeutic communication skills early in their baccalaureate education, but major focus is placed on adult/elder case scenarios.
Leaving
therapeutic communication aside here, as that was not under the microscope in this study, I would like to pick up on some other issues related to both directives and humour.
In the fall, we had learned how to take vital signs, perform basic nursing care skills, and engage in
therapeutic communication. So, on the morning of my first assignment, I arrived at the nursing home--a common first clinical experience for students in the early 1970s--nervous and excited to be providing care to a real-live patient.
