Which alternative communication methods are effective for voiceless patients in Intensive Care Units? A systematic review
(2017)
Journal Article
Carruthers, H., Astin, F., & Munro, W. (2017). Which alternative communication methods are effective for voiceless patients in Intensive Care Units? A systematic review. Intensive and Critical Care Nursing, 42, 88-96. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iccn.2017.03.003
Objective
To assess the effectiveness of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) strategies to enable people who are temporarily voiceless due to medical intervention, to communicate.
Methods
A systematic review informed by a protocol...
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