Improving nursing students' therapeutic communication via low-cost interventions

Abstract

Therapeutic communication is related to higher quality nursing care and more favorable patient outcomes, yet many nurses do not possess or utilize effective therapeutic communication skills. This experimental study examined the effectiveness of two low-cost interventions in increasing nursing students' demonstration of therapeutic communication.

Authors

Lynn M. Varagona
Rachel E. Myers

Author Details

Lynn M. Varagona, PhD, MSN, MBA; Rachel E. Myers, PhD, RN, CDE -- WellStar School of Nursing, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia, USA

Sigma Membership

Unknown

Lead Author Affiliation

Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Experimental Design, Nursing Education, Therapeutic Communication

Recommended Citation

Varagona, Lynn M. and Myers, Rachel E., "Improving nursing students' therapeutic communication via low-cost interventions" (2019). INRC (Congress). 406.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2019/posters_2019/406

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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Acquisition

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