Perspective on patient-centered communication: a focus group study investigating the experiences and needs of nursing professionals.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Delivering high quality care tailored to patients' needs necessitate patient-centered communication. High physical and mental workload, as well as organizational barriers, contribute to challenges nurses face in patient-centered communication. Participation in a communication skills training can help nurses to improve their patient-centered communication skills. Thus, the aim of this study was to investigate the experiences of nursing professionals in patient-centered communication and delineate the requisite content for a communication skills training.

Methods

We conducted focus group interviews with nursing professionals working at an academic medical center in Germany. The focus group interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data analysis was pe

SUBMITTER: Mielke K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11558982 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature