Improving support for patients with aphasia
- Thompson, Juliana
- McKeever, Margo
Aphasia can put patients' sense of self and relationship-building skills at risk. Nurses must recognise how aphasia affects patients' whole lives to provide high-quality care
In this article…
> The effect of aphasia on fundamental needs
> Effective communication strategies
> How to deliver compassionate care
Abstract
Thompson J, McKeever M (2014) Improving support for patients with aphasia. Nursing Times; 110: 25, 18–20.
Effective communication is fundamental to holistic care and positive outcomes for patients affected by aphasia. However, when patients are unable to communicate verbally, the standard of nurse-patient interaction is often poor. In a summary of our recent discussion paper, we use the theory of human-scale development as a framework to discuss the impact of aphasia on health and wellbeing. We suggest strategies to improve nurse-patient communication and quality of life for patients with aphasia.