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Communicating with nurses: The experiences of 10 adults with cerebral palsy and complex communication needs
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Balandin, S and Hemsley, B and Sigafoos, J and Green, VA, Communicating with nurses: The experiences of 10 adults with cerebral palsy and complex communication needs, Applied Nursing Research, 20, (2) pp. 56-62. ISSN 0897-1897 (2007) [Refereed Article]
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DOI: doi:10.1016/j.apnr.2006.03.001
Abstract
The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of patients with cerebral palsy and complex communication needs (CCN) in hospital. Ten adults with cerebral palsy and CCN participated in semistructured interviews about their recent hospital experiences. Along with identifying barriers to successful communication, the participants suggested strategies to improve the hospital communication experience. The findings are discussed in relation to (1) preparing adults with cerebral palsy and CCN for communication in hospital communication and (2) training and supporting nurses in effectively communicating with these patients.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Refereed Article |
|---|---|
| Research Division: | Education |
| Research Group: | Specialist Studies in Education |
| Research Field: | Special Education and Disability |
| Objective Division: | Education and Training |
| Objective Group: | Other Education and Training |
| Objective Field: | Special Needs Education |
| UTAS Author: | Sigafoos, J (Professor Jeffrey Sigafoos) |
| UTAS Author: | Green, VA (Dr Vanessa Green) |
| ID Code: | 44202 |
| Year Published: | 2007 |
| Web of Science® Times Cited: | 48 |
| Deposited By: | Education |
| Deposited On: | 2007-08-01 |
| Last Modified: | 2012-11-06 |
| Downloads: | 0 |
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