Patient-centred communication intervention study to evaluate nurse-patient interactions in complex continuing care

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Communication impairment is a frequent consequence of stroke. Patients who cannot articulate their needs respond with frustration and agitation, resulting in poor optimization of post-stroke functions. A key component of patient-cent...

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Main Authors: McGilton Katherine S, Sorin-Peters Riva, Sidani Souraya, Boscart Veronique, Fox Mary, Rochon Elizabeth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2318/12/61