Table 2 Emerged themes and sub-themes
From: Barriers to nurses’ therapeutic communication practices in a district hospital in Ghana
Themes | Subthemes |
|---|---|
1. Therapeutic communication practices | 1. Mannerisms during communication 2. Use of touch 3. Positive reassurance 4. Maintaining a calm demeanor 5. Involving patient relative |
2. Barriers to therapeutic communication | 1. Patient condition 2. Negative attitude from patients 3. Increased workload/stress 4. Family interference 5. Discriminatory attitude of nurses |