Abstract:Purpose: Communication with patients undergoing mechanical ventilation in the intensive care unit represents a challenge. The aims of the study were (1) to describe communication difficulties related to mechanical ventilation as experienced by caregivers and patients, and (2) to compare the use of a conventional low-tech communication board and a high-tech eye tracking technology-based device in order to improve communication effectiveness of mechanically ventilated patients in intensive care.Methods: This pro… Show more
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