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The role of the physical environment in conversations between people who are communication vulnerable and health-care professionals: a scoping review.
- Source :
- Disability & Rehabilitation; Dec2017, Vol. 39 Issue 25, p2594-2605, 12p
- Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Purpose: The role of the physical environment in communication between health-care professionals and persons with communication problems is a neglected area. This study provides an overview of factors in the physical environment that play a role in communication during conversations between people who are communication vulnerable and health-care professionals. Method: A scoping review was conducted using the methodological framework of Arksey and O'Malley. The PubMed, PsycINFO, CINAHL and Cochrane Library databases were screened, and a descriptive and thematic analysis was completed. Results: Sixteen publications were included. Six factors in the physical environment play a role in conversations between people who are communication vulnerable and health-care professionals: (1) lighting, (2) acoustic environment, (3) humidity and temperature, (4) setting and furniture placement, (5) written information, and (6) availability of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) tools. These factors indicated barriers and strategies related to the quality of these conversations. Conclusions: Relatively small and simple strategies to adjust the physical environment (such as adequate lighting, quiet environment, providing pen and paper) can support people who are communication vulnerable to be more involved in conversations. It is recommended that health-care professionals have an overall awareness of the potential influence of environmental elements on conversations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- CINAHL database
COMMUNICATION
CONVERSATION
ECOLOGY
FACILITATED communication
HEALTH
HUMIDITY
INFORMATION storage & retrieval systems
MEDICAL databases
PSYCHOLOGY information storage & retrieval systems
INTERIOR decoration
LIGHTING
PATIENT-professional relations
MEDLINE
ONLINE information services
TEMPERATURE
INFORMATION resources
SYSTEMATIC reviews
THEMATIC analysis
DESCRIPTIVE statistics
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09638288
- Volume :
- 39
- Issue :
- 25
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Disability & Rehabilitation
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 125016880
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2016.1239769