Abstract
Patient satisfaction rates on two Dedicated Education Units (DEUs) have been low related to explanation of diagnostic procedures. A collaborative initiative of unit staff, faculty, radiography technology and nursing students provides education to patients on procedures. Outcomes include increased patient satisfaction, improved interdisciplinary communication and confidence in patient teaching.
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Unknown
Lead Author Affiliation
Resurrection University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Interprofessional Collaboration, Nursing Education
Recommended Citation
Reese, Nancy N., "Nursing and radiography student collaboration: Increasing patient satisfaction on a dedicated education unit" (2019). INRC (Congress). 400.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2019/posters_2019/400
Conference Name
30th International Nursing Research Congress
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Conference Year
2019
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Nursing and radiography student collaboration: Increasing patient satisfaction on a dedicated education unit
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Patient satisfaction rates on two Dedicated Education Units (DEUs) have been low related to explanation of diagnostic procedures. A collaborative initiative of unit staff, faculty, radiography technology and nursing students provides education to patients on procedures. Outcomes include increased patient satisfaction, improved interdisciplinary communication and confidence in patient teaching.