Unwanted isolation: An obstacle to constructive interaction between oncology nurses and their patients

Abstract

Using effective communication skills is an integral part of nursing profession and is regarded as an important element in nursing care and nursing education (Ardalan et al., 2018). Weak relationships with patients may hinder the process of gaining important information about them, possibly resulting in misinterpretation of patients' information and causing distrust between patients and healthcare providers (Dean & Street Jr, 2014). It is essential to establish suitable communication with cancer patients so that they can be involved in decision-making about their care and helping professionals to alleviate the side effects of cancer treatment