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Table 3 Categories

From: The telephone nursing dialogue process: an integrative review

Phase

Categories

Opening

Welcoming the caller

Establishing a caring relationship

Listening

Inviting the caller to tell their story

Active listening

Confirming understanding

Analysing

Gathering information

Assessing information

Verifying and clarifying information

Motivating

Reaching a final assessment

Informing the caller

Giving advice and guidance

Creating mutual agreement and understanding

Supporting the caller

Ending

Checking for mutual agreement and understanding

Giving safety-net advice

Monitoring the caller

Rounding off