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C Turnock

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PubMed1989

A study into the views of intensive care nurses on the psychological needs of their patients.

This small scale study examined the way in which ICU nurses perceived the psychological needs of their patients. Data was collected through the use of semi-structured interviews, and was then analysed using a modified grounded theory approach. Two overall themes were developed from the data, one being the way in which ICU nurses make choices about the organisation of their work and the other nurse-project relationship. Secondly the theme of the nurse-patient relationship was developed, in which ICU nurses experience difficulty in communicating with their patients. Paradoxically it would appear that the quality of this communication becomes poorer when the patient is more able to participate in the communication process. This problem in communication is substantiated by research into other areas of nurse-patient communication.

Attitude of Health Personnel↗
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Preparing for primary nursing.

Nurses involved in the practice of primary nursing require continuing education and support to enable them to carry out their responsibilities competently. Christopher Turnock argues that nurse education has a major role to play in the planning and implementation of primary nursing at clinical level, and sets out the provisions of a three modular programme designed by nurses educationalists in Newcastle. Despite initial difficulties for students in integrating theory to practice, course evaluations have so far been positive.

Clinical Competence↗
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Communicating with patients in ICU.

Intensive care is an area which promotes feelings of high anxiety among patients, relatives and nurses. In such a highly-charged atmosphere, it is easy for communication problems to occur. Chris Turnock explores the reasons for poor nurse-patient communication in intensive care, and suggests that this might be largely due to the insecurities felt by nurses. While there are a number of factors which influence communication, emphasis should be placed on the quality of the nurse-patient interaction.

Communication↗