A study of the effect of preoperative communication between operating room nurses and patients having total hip replacement surgery

Author

Barba J. Edwards, University of Nebraska at Omaha

Date of Award

8-1973

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

Communication

First Advisor

John Brilhart

Second Advisor

George Barger

Third Advisor

Walter Combs

Abstract

Communication and interpersonal relations are two vital elements of the nursing process. The basic unit of nursing consists of two persons, the patient and the nurse; in this interpersonal relationship the individuals bring their past experiences and expectations to the present situation and attempt to find ways to communicate their thoughts and feelings.

Comments

A Thesis Presented to the Department of Speech and the Faculty of the Graduate College University of Nebraska at Omaha In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Master of Arts.

Recommended Citation

Edwards, Barba J., "A study of the effect of preoperative communication between operating room nurses and patients having total hip replacement surgery" (1973). Student Work. 202.
https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/studentwork/202