As baby boomers age, we are beginning to see more geriatric patients in our hospitals, and other health care facilities. In order to be prepared to care for these patients, we must try to eliminate most, if not all of the communication barriers that the patient’s and nurses are expressing.
Technology is rapidly becoming the easiest and best way to resolve most of communication barriers felt in health care facilities. For instance, the patient may have difficulty hearing, seeing, or speaking, for these issues, there are hearing aids, glasses, and electronic translators.
The possibilities are endless, the ways we can solve these simple problems are too numerous to mention. As the newest generation of nurses we can implement new strategies to make life better, for patients, nurses and their families!
Until Next Time,
Jen
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1 comment:
Great thought regarding the baby boomers! Many of us recognized the advantages of technology in nursing in regards to eliminating or reducing communication barriers, however I had never thought about it in regards to a fast approaching geriatrics boom. I think you bring up a good point. The fact that the baby boomers are aging means that more a more geriatric facilities will be needed; however the funds may not be available to provide such facilities. Therefore we can see the need for excellent efficiency and communication skills will be crucial at this time. Thanks for sharing!
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