Patients' perceptions of nurses' communication in public hospitals of Harari Regional State, Eastern Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The quality of nursing care has been evaluated using patient perception. Patients' participation in nursing care and decision-making is regarded as a prerequisite for effective clinical practice; however, poor communication can lead to incorrect diagnosis and delayed, or ineffective medical treatment.

Objectives

This study sought to assess admitted adult patients' perceptions of, and factors influencing, nurse communication at public hospitals in Harar, eastern Ethiopia.

Methods

Facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 377 admitted adult patients in Harar Town public Hospitals from 15 April to 30 May 2020. A proportionate stratified sampling technique was used to select the study participants. A pretested and structured questionnaire was u

SUBMITTER: Bekele Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9118898 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature