PubMed · 2016 · 12 citations · 0 references
Social SciencesCounselingHealth CommunicationSpousal SupportTherapeutic CommunicationCouples CommunicationHealthcare CommunicationPatient-provider CommunicationPatient-provider RelationshipsPhysician-patient RelationshipSupportive CommunicationAllied Health ProfessionalsCommunication In Healthcare RelationshipsCommunication With Family CaregiversCommunication With Healthcare ProfessionalsFamily Communication In HealthcareHealthcare Patient CommunicationPatient-clinician RelationshipPractitioner-patient Relationship
Spouses' experiences with their partners' hospitalization and the spouses' relationship with nurses and physicians were examined. Health professionals, should reflect more on the importance. of an ongoing dialogue with the spouses of patients, ensuring they receive correct information to become more involved in supporting patients.