Arlin Cuncic, M. (2024, February 12). 7 active listening techniques to practice in your daily conversations. Verywell Mind. Active Listening: Techniques, Benefits, Examples (verywellmind.com)
This article explains what active listening is. It presents different active listening techniques, as well as explains how to implement these techniques. The article also gives examples of active listening and explains why it is important. This resource should be used to help the nurse understand how to implement active listening into their patient education.
Grenon, N., Keersmaecker, S., & McGinley, F. (2021). Guide Communication Framework: Developing skills to improve nurse–patient interactions. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 25(6), 623–627. https://doi.org/10.1188/21.cjon.623-627
This article teaches the communication acronym known as GUIDE. It teaches how to empower and guide patients to success using this framework. This article is great for the nurse looking to improve their nurse-patient interactions and communication skills.
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. (2019). Plain Language: A Promising Strategy for Clearly Communicating Health Information and Improving Health Literacy. https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/lara/healthsystemslicensing/Folder6/LiteracyHHSarticle.pdf?rev=d3232e6fb5bc43b9acd4af875d24b47e
This article discusses the importance of and how to write and speak in plain language. It describes why using plain language is important in clearly communicating health information with patients. This article will be helpful to the nurse looking to learn how to speak in plain language.
Vorvick, Linda. U.S. National Library of Medicine. (2023). Communicating with patients : Medlineplus medical encyclopedia. MedlinePlus. https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000456.htm
This article discusses assessing learning needs for patients, but it also explains that, in order for patient education to be effective, it must be more than instructions and information. Clear communication between the nurse and patient is also very important. The article explains ways to communicate with the patient regarding finding out what the patient already knows, what they still need to learn, how to get to know the patient and establish rapport, and asking the right questions. This will be helpful for the nurse looking to find ways to clearly communicate with patients, especially during patient education.
Warde, F., Papadakos, J., Papadakos, T., Rodin, D., Salhia, M., & Giuliani, M. (2018). Plain language communication as a priority competency for medical professionals in a Globalized World. Canadian Medical Education Journal, 9(2). Plain language communication as a priority competency for medical professionals in a globalized world - PMC (nih.gov)
This article discusses the need and aim for increased plain language communication between physicians and patients. It explains that limited health literacy is linked to poor health outcomes. This resource will be more useful for nurses seeking to understand why plain language is important, rather than specific patient education strategies.