Improving the communication skills of clinicians and nurses builds rapport and trust with patients. Communication between staff and patients is a crucial component of patient experience at hospitals, ...

A technique used in comedy clubs is helping nurses develop vital communication skills—but without the laughs. In the emerging practice of medical improv, humor isn't the end goal. When people hear the ...

Nurses play a pivotal role in promoting access to culturally competent health care services for those who experience linguistic and cultural barriers. Nursing strategies to facilitate and enhance the ...

During a three-week visit to the University of Jordan Hospital in Amman, seven Brigham Young University nursing students quickly learned the importance of nonverbal communication and the power of ...

It is impossible not to communicate in an interaction, and non-verbal communication can sometimes be more powerful than words. Our body language may betray what we really think or feel, but it can ...

Nursing has always been a profession built on care, trust, and adaptability. Today, those qualities matter more than ever.

Competing demands, lack of privacy, and background noise are all potential barriers to effective communication between nurses and patients. Patientsâ ability to communicate effectively may also be ...