The Japanese Journal of Clinical Dialysis Vol.20 No.10(3-5)

Theme Communication Skill in the Dialysis Medical Treatment
Title Dialysis patients with central nerve problems
Publish Date 2004/09
Author Go Niina Department of Nursing, Masuko Institute for Medical Research
[ Summary ] In the care of dialysis patients communication may be difficult. It is especially necessary to make use of forms of communication such as facial expressions and physical contact.
A dialysis nurse makes careful observations so that he can understand patients' need. It is necessary to develop rapport through various means. And, language is not the only means ofcommunication. In the communication, nurse must not forget that to use the dial of a letterand communicate in writing with patients. Therefore best way to communication will meet the needs of patients.
It is important that dialysis nurses understand that patients may have high levels of anxiety and take steps to control it.
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