OBJECTIVES: To examine nurse communication in cancer care and offer communication strategies for quality palliative care nursing. DATA SOURCES: Communication strategies offered are based on the COMFORT Communication curriculum, an evidence-based communication training program. CONCLUSION: Whole-patient assessment, a major component of palliative care, involves communication that includes eliciting the patient's story, addressing health literacy needs, being mindful of burnout, and relating to the patient and family. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Quality communication skills are essential to oncology nursing, especially given their vital role in cancer care.
OBJECTIVES: To examine nurse communication in cancer care and offer communication strategies for quality palliative care nursing. DATA SOURCES: Communication strategies offered are based on the COMFORT Communication curriculum, an evidence-based communication training program. CONCLUSION: Whole-patient assessment, a major component of palliative care, involves communication that includes eliciting the patient's story, addressing health literacy needs, being mindful of burnout, and relating to the patient and family. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Quality communication skills are essential to oncology nursing, especially given their vital role in cancer care.
Authors: Erin L Mead; Ardith Z Doorenbos; Sara H Javid; Emily A Haozous; Lori Arviso Alvord; David R Flum; Arden M Morris Journal: Am J Public Health Date: 2013-10-17 Impact factor: 9.308
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