Abstract
Effective communication is fundamental to holistic care and positive outcomes for patients affected by aphasia. However, when patients are unable to communicate verbally, the standard of nurse-patient interaction is often poor. In a summary of our recent discussion paper, we use the theory of human-scale development as a framework to discuss the impact of aphasia on health and wellbeing. We suggest strategies to improve nurse-patient communication and quality of life for patients with aphasia.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 18-20 |
| Journal | Nursing times |
| Volume | 110 |
| Issue number | 25 |
| Publication status | Published - 16 Jun 2014 |
Keywords
- Stroke
- aphasia
- language
- communication
- holistic care
