Effective Nurse-Patient Communication: Strategies, Barriers, and Impacts on Patient Care and Outcomes

Abstract

Effective communication plays an important role in nursing practice, impacting patient outcomes, healthcare, and improving patient experience. This review aims to explore the role of communication in nursing, highlighting the importance of verbal and nonverbal interactions in patient care. It also reviews various communication skills such as active listening, empathy, and clear instructions to the patient, all of which enhance patient understanding and compliance. It also explores barriers to communication in nursing practice, including institutional, environmental, and personal factors, and suggests strategies to overcome these barriers. By improving communication skills through training and awareness, nurses can foster better relationships with patients, leading to improved quality of care, increased patient satisfaction, and improved recovery outcomes. The study concludes that communication skills should be integrated into nursing education and practice to promote patient-centered care and improve healthcare outcomes.