Evidence of nonverbal communication between nurses and older adults: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Communication is an integral part of life and of nurse-patient relationships. Effective communication with patients can improve the quality of care. However, the specific communication needs of older adults can render communication between them and nurses as less effective with negative outcomes.

Methods

This scoping review aims at describing the type of nonverbal communication used by nurses to communicate with older adults. It also describes the older adults' perceptions of nurses' nonverbal communication behaviors. It followed (Int J Soc Res 8: 19-32, 2005) framework. Grey literature and 11 databases were systematically searched for studies published in English and French, using search terms synonymous with nonverbal communication between nurses and older adult

SUBMITTER: Wanko Keutchafo EL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7298765 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature