Abstract

Effective communication and teamwork are essential to provide high-quality care and patient safety. Poor communication can lead to various negative outcomes, such as discontinuity of care and compromise of patient safety. Participants can expect recommendations for improvement of communication and communication satisfaction as a prerequisite for increased job satisfaction.

Author Details

P. Vermeir, PhD, MPM, MBA, MPA, RN, Department of General Internal Medicine, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium; S. Degroote, PhD, MS, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium; D. Vandijck, PhD, RN; D. Vogelaers, MD, PhD -- Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium; Rik Verhaeghe, PhD, RN, Department of Management, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium; An Mariman, PhD, MD, General Internal Medicine, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium

Sigma Membership

Rho Chi at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

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Keywords:

Communication, Patient Safety, Work Satisfaction

Conference Name

Leadership Connection 2018

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2018

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Job satisfaction in relation to communication in healthcare among nurses: Practical recommendations

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Effective communication and teamwork are essential to provide high-quality care and patient safety. Poor communication can lead to various negative outcomes, such as discontinuity of care and compromise of patient safety. Participants can expect recommendations for improvement of communication and communication satisfaction as a prerequisite for increased job satisfaction.