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Characteristics of communication with older people in home care: A qualitative analysis of audio recordings of home care visits.

Dorte V KristensenAnnelie J SundlerHilde EideLinda HafskjoldIren RuudInger K Holmström
Published in: Journal of clinical nursing (2017)
Being responsive to older people's subjective experiences is important in meeting their needs in home care. Communication that addresses the need for trust and predictability is important for older people. Responding to existential needs require more attention. The home care setting has an impact on communication.
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