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PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
Volume 23, Issue 2, Pages 343-+Publisher
W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC
DOI: 10.1016/j.pmr.2012.02.017
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Communication; Patient safety; Rehabilitation medicine
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Communication barriers can pose a significant safety risk for patients. Individuals in a communication-vulnerable state are commonly seen in rehabilitation settings. These patients cannot adequately communicate their symptoms, wants, and needs to providers. Causes of communication barriers include neurologic impairments, such as stroke, cerebral palsy, and Parkinson disease, and language barriers. The ability of clinicians to adequately diagnose, treat, and monitor these patients is also hindered. This article identifies key communication barriers and strategies that clinicians can use to effectively communicate with these patients.
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