A qualitative assessment of perceived barriers to effective therapeutic communication among nurses and patients

Abstract Background Therapeutic communication is essential in the provision of quality healthcare to patients. The purpose of this study was to explore the perceived barriers to effective therapeutic communication among patients and nurses at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital,Kumasi. Methods An explora...

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Main Authors: Vida Maame Kissiwaa Amoah, Reindolf Anokye, Dorothy Serwaa Boakye, Enoch Acheampong, Amy Budu-Ainooson, Emelia Okyere, Gifty Kumi-Boateng, Cynthia Yeboah, Jennifer Owusu Afriyie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-02-01
Series:BMC Nursing
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12912-019-0328-0