Communicating with Patients and Families Around Difficult Topics in Cancer Care Using the COMFORT Communication Curriculum.

Related Articles Communicating with Patients and Families Around Difficult Topics in Cancer Care Using the COMFORT Communication Curriculum. Semin Oncol Nurs. 2018 08;34(3):264-273 Authors: Wittenberg E, Reb A, Kanter E Abstract OBJECTIVES: To examine nurse communication in cancer care and offer communication strategies for quality palliative care nursing. DATA SOURCES: Communication strategies offered are based on the COMFORT Communication curriculum, an evidence-based communication training program. CONCLUSION: Whole-patient assessment, a major component of palliative care, involves communication that includes eliciting the patient’s story, addressing health literacy needs, being mindful of burnout, and relating to the patient and family. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING…
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