The use of supportive communication when responding to older people’s emotional distress in home care – An observational study

Abstract Background Responding to older people’s distress by acknowledging or encouraging further discussion of emotions is central to supportive, person-centred communication, and may enhance home care outcomes and thereby promote healthy aging. This observational study describes nursing staff’s re...

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Main Authors: Linda Hafskjold, Vibeke Sundling, Sandra van Dulmen, Hilde Eide
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:BMC Nursing
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12912-017-0220-8