Communication strategies used by Parkinson's nurse specialists during healthcare interactions: A qualitative descriptive study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To explore the range and use of communication strategies by Parkinson's nurse specialists, and describe key communication strategies, to support health professionals in their healthcare interactions with people with Parkinson's.

Design

A qualitative descriptive study.

Methods

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the study took place in an online setting. Online semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight Australian Parkinson's nurse specialists and one UK Parkinson's nurse between August and October of 2020. Interviews explored healthcare communication, specifically (1) ways Parkinson's nurse specialists support communication during healthcare interactions, (2) factors influencing the use of communication strategies, and (3) how the nurses learned to communicate

SUBMITTER: Pitts E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9313789 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature