Best practices for communication while wearing facemasks: A scoping review.

Clarissa A ShawKyu Ri LeeAlexander WilliamsNathan A ShawDelaney WeeksLainie JacksonKristine N Williams

Published in: Journal of nursing scholarship : an official publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (2023)

The findings of this scoping review highlight the importance of considering communication challenges while wearing facemasks in the healthcare settings. The review suggests that selecting an appropriate mask type, reducing extraneous noise, verbalizing emotions, and employing clear speech are some strategies that may be effective in mitigating the impact of facemasks on communication between patients and healthcare providers.

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