Abstract
The language communication barrier of conscious mechanical ventilation in an intensive care unit (ICU) has brought physiological and psychological discomfort to patients and using communication tools can improve efficiency of communication and patients′ satisfaction, it is also a key factor affecting nursing quality and patients′ safety. This article reviewed the application progress of communication tools for conscious patients with mechanical ventilation in ICU, and analyzed the effects and barriers about different types of communication tools, aimed to provide reference for better communication between nurses and patients in ICU. Key words: Intensive care units; Conscious; Mechanical ventilation; Communication tools
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