Medication communication: a concept analysis

Manias, Elizabeth

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2648.2009.05225.x

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“…[2,45,46] Second, our results support the central role of patient education in nursing, as was previously evidenced. [3,5,6,47] Third, work overload was perceived by nurses in this study as a major constraint to the delivery of patient education, consistent with prior research findings. [21,47] In support of our hypotheses, the results show that climate perceptions and role perceptions are predictive of different barriers to patient education.…”

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“…Patient education is a part of effective communication between caregivers and patients, and is typically considered the professional responsibility of nurses. [3] The American Nurses Association as well as the International Council of Nurses emphasize the teaching of patients as a significant element of nursing practice. [4] Moreover, studies indicate that nurses indeed view it as an important part of their professional duties.…”

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Barriers to patient education and their relationship to nurses’ perceptions of patient education climate

Livne

Peterfreund

Sheps

2017

CNS

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A core component of patient-centered care is effective patient education. Although it is a part of professional nursing and has been found to promote high-quality healthcare, its implementation is often deficient. This study responds to the need for theory-based research on health communication and aims to provide a theoretical framework for understanding nurses' barriers to patient education. Drawing on organizational climate theory, the study examines two possible predictors of barriers to effective patient education, namely nurses' perceptions of patient education climate, and of their role as patient educators. The hypotheses were tested using a cross-sectional correlational design with a sample of 328 nurses from 26 units in one general hospital. Data were obtained by means of questionnaires. The results supported our hypotheses, as each predicting variable was significantly related to the relevant barriers to patient education: i.e. patient education climate perceptions predicted the barriers of overload, lack of policies, and low priority, whereas role perception predicted the barriers of difficulty in communication with patients, insufficient professional knowledge and skills, and the belief that educating patients was not the nurse's responsibility. To conclude, this study attributes the concept of patient education to organizational climate theory and, thus, may offer a theoretical framework for understanding the reluctance of hospital nurses to provide their patients with effective education. Practical implications for reducing barriers to patient education are discussed.

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Barriers to patient education and their relationship to nurses’ perceptions of patient education climate

Livne

Peterfreund

Sheps

2017

CNS

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“…Environmental influences and geographical space also relate to the formal and informal ways that communication and information transfer occurs. This includes how ward rounds, discussions about patient care and patient handovers occur (Manias, 2010). Furthermore, physical space in the workplace should not reflect a hierarchy of positions and be developed to better facilitate communication and avoid barriers which impede it (WHO, 2010).…”

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From the nurses' station to the health team hub: How can design promote interprofessional collaboration?

Gum

Prideaux

Sweet

et al. 2012

Journal of Interprofessional Care

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Interprofessional practice implies that health professionals are able to contribute patient care in a collaborative environment. In this paper, it is argued that in a hospital the nurses' station is a form of symbolic power. The term could be reframed as a "health team hub," which fosters a place for communication and interprofessional working. Studies have found that design of the Nurses' Station can impact on the walking distance of hospital staff, privacy for patients and staff, jeopardize patient confidentiality and access to resources. However, no studies have explored the implications of nurses' station design on interprofessional practice. A multi-site collective case study of three rural hospitals in South Australia explored the collaborative working culture of each hospital. Of the cultural concepts being studied, the physical design of nurses' stations and the general physical environment were found to have a major influence on an effective collaborative practice. Communication barriers were related to poor design, lack of space, frequent interruptions and a lack of privacy; the name "nurses' station" denotes the space as the primary domain of nurses rather than a workspace for the healthcare team. Immersive work spaces could encourage all members of the healthcare team to communicate more readily with one another to promote interprofessional collaboration.

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“…The importance of communication in healthcare settings has been well documented in the literature (Ebright et al, 2004;Manias, 2010). There are challenging situations every day that require proficiency in interpersonal skills in all areas of nursing.…”

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Exploring the influence of workplace supports and relationships on safe medication practice: A pilot study of Australian graduate nurses

Sahay

Hutchinson

East

2015

Nurse Education Today

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Medication communication: a concept analysis

Abstract: This concept analysis can be used by nurses to guide them in understanding the complexities surrounding medication communication, with the ultimate goal of improving patient safety, quality of care, and facilitating patient and family engagement.

Cited by 51 publications

References 45 publications

Barriers to patient education and their relationship to nurses’ perceptions of patient education climate

Barriers to patient education and their relationship to nurses’ perceptions of patient education climate

From the nurses' station to the health team hub: How can design promote interprofessional collaboration?

Exploring the influence of workplace supports and relationships on safe medication practice: A pilot study of Australian graduate nurses

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