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Nursing
; 51(1): 56-59, 2021 Jan 01.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-990819
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT: Positive patient outcomes depend on successful communication. Increased use of personal protective equipment such as face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic can exacerbate communication difficulties. This article describes situations in which miscommunications may occur, identifies sources of communication breakdowns, and offers strategies to prevent them in real-life scenarios.