Nurses' Communication With Mechanically Ventilated Patients in the Intensive Care Unit: Umbrella Review
Journal of Advanced Nursing
Holm, A., Viftrup, A., et al. (2020).
Journal of Advanced Nursing, 76(11), 2909-2920.
This systematic review investigates the communication (e.g., via augmentative and alternative communication methods) of nurses with mechanically ventilated patients in the intensive care unit.
<div>Findings suggested that speech-language pathologists could function as consultants to train nurse in communication strategies and augmentative and alternative communication in mechanically ventilated patients in the intensive care unit. Training may increase positive nurse interaction.</div>
