Communication training and its effects on carer and care ‐receiver outcomes in dementia settings: A systematic review

ConclusionThere is solid evidence for the positive impact of communication training on the skills and knowledge of carers. More research is needed regarding the effects of such educational interventions on carer physio ‐psychological outcomes and care‐receiver neuropsychiatric symptoms. It is important to establish best practices in training design, develop validated outcome measures, and adopt consistent reporting approaches.Relevance to Clinical PracticeThe increasing global prevalence of people with dementia manifests across clinical and community contexts. The profound impact of dementia on communication and associated care raises the imperative for enhanced health worker and carer communication skills to meet the needs of this particular client group. The findings of this review indicate that educational interventions incorporating face ‐to‐face and diverse instructional delivery methods in dementia communication showed positive outcomes for communication skills in all carer groups and warrant inclusion as strategies in dementia training.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Review Source Type: research