Affiliation:
1. Department of Nursing, Pharmacology and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine and Nursing University of Córdoba (UCO) Córdoba Andalucía Spain
2. Research Group HUM 380 ("Interdisciplinary Research in Discourse Analysis") Córdoba Andalucía Spain
Abstract
AbstractAimTo explore the role of health communication in Shared Decision‐Making (SDM) between nursing staff and older people in the community setting.BackgroundSociety and healthcare services are marked by an exponentially ageing population, leading to a significant proportion of patients being older adults with highly demanding care needs. Scientific literature supports shared decision‐making as a process that engages patients in their care. However, the increasing use of technology and the consequences of the COVID‐19 pandemic have influenced how nurses communicate with older patients. Therefore, it is crucial to understand how to develop health communication to reach effective, shared decision‐making processes.MethodsWhittemore and Knafl's integrative review method, the literature search comprised five databases: PubMed, CINALH, Web of Science, Scopus and PsycINFO.ResultsThe 12 included studies were synthesised into three study patterns: (1) nurse–older patient health communication relationship, (2) older patients' perspectives and (3) nontherapeutic communication in end‐of‐life care.ConclusionThis review underscored the crucial role of effective health communication in shaping SDM dynamics between nursing staff and older people in the community setting. Key elements included transparent information exchange, establishing trust and maintaining communication channels with informal caregiving networks. SDM actions were aligned with preserving older people's autonomy, but communication challenges persisted, particularly in end‐of‐life situations. Advanced care planning was recommended to address these shortcomings and improve communication among older people, healthcare professionals and families.ImplicationsImplementing educational measures based on verbal and nonverbal health communication in nursing training could be beneficial. Nursing research could continue to develop and refine specific communication strategies adapted to the social determinants of health for diverse clinical situations regarding older adults in the community setting.Reporting MethodThe authors have adhered to relevant EQUATOR guidelines through the PRISMA 2020 checklist.No Patient or Public Contribution.
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