J Korean Acad Nurs.  1999 Aug;29(4):841-854.

A Study about the Human Communication between Clinical Nurse and Patient

• Jun MH

Abstract

This study tried to the answer to the question : "How does the human communication happen between clinical nurse and patient?" To answer that, a micro-ethnographic research method was used and I performed field work at the orthopedic ward in one Korean metropolitan city. After analysis of interview data, observational data and field notes, I could understand that clinical nurse-patient communication performed for clinical decision making, providing patient education and emotional support. Prepared nurse communicate with patient more effectively, eventually can establish more trust relationship with patient. Conclusively I discussed about the way of nurse's skill acquisition, need of collaborative conference with doctor and nurse, and curriculum development to promote nurses's understanding of human.

Keyword

Clinical nurse-patient relationship; Human communication; Ethnography

MeSH Terms

Anthropology, Cultural
Curriculum
Decision Making
Humans*
Orthopedics
Patient Education as Topic