The Japanese Journal of Clinical Dialysis Vol.20 No.10(2-2)

Theme Communication Skill in the Dialysis Medical Treatment
Title Counseling skills for nurses
Publish Date 2004/09
Author Sachiko Shirai Japan Lutheran College
[ Summary ] This article deals with how counseling skills are used in the area of nursing care. The article focuses on :
I. Basic attitudes counselors should take
II. How to develop counseling for nursing care
(1) Establishing rapport with patients
(2) Listening, acknowledging, and validating patient statements
(3) Giving patients positive emotional support
(4) Producing elements of pleasure and excitement
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