Palliative Care Communication

Evaluating a dignity care intervention for palliative care in the community setting: community nurses’ perspectives

“…, Wittenberg‐Lyles et al . ). Of particular note is the fact that studies involving palliative patients and their families indicated that they expected healthcare professionals to be expert communicators, with the ability to initiate and share important information (Kirk et al .…”

“…The importance of communication cannot be overemphasised. It is recognised that timely and efficient communication is an important component of palliative care, seeking to address patients' needs and preferences (Norton et al 2013, Wittenberg-Lyles et al 2014. Of particular note is the fact that studies involving palliative patients and their families indicated that they expected healthcare professionals to be expert communicators, with the ability to initiate and share important information (Kirk et al 2004, Thorne et al 2013).…”

The associations of palliative care experts regarding food refusal: A cross-sectional study with an open question evaluated by triangulation analysis

“…In addition to the different attitudes of the professionals, the communication is made difficult due to insufficient knowledge among the professionals regarding possible interventions and the reasons and causes for food refusal. To promote good inter-professional communication, an educational program like COMFORT can serve as support [47].…”

Nurse-Perceived Communication Challenges and Roles on Interprofessional Care Teams

“…17 Similarly, the profound impact that team collaboration, structures, and roles will have on the nurse is not being adequately studied. Self-assessment and reflection of the communication practices and needs for any nursing population are needed.…”