Abstract

Use of technology at the bedside is having an impact on nurse-patient interactions and patient satisfaction. A skill-based approach developed with effective communication as a driving force, may be a practical tool for health care facilities to implement to improve patient satisfaction and optimize patient outcomes.

Author Details

Cynthia H. Mullinax, DNP, RN, Registered Nurse Education Department, Gadsden State Community College, Gadsden, Alabama, USA

Sigma Membership

Gamma Eta

Lead Author Affiliation

Gadsden State Community College, Gadsden, Alabama, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Caring Behaviors of Nurses, Nurse-Patient Interactions, Technology at the Bedside

Conference Name

Creating Healthy Work Environments 2019

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Impact of technology on nurse-patient interactions: A skill-based method for improvement

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Use of technology at the bedside is having an impact on nurse-patient interactions and patient satisfaction. A skill-based approach developed with effective communication as a driving force, may be a practical tool for health care facilities to implement to improve patient satisfaction and optimize patient outcomes.