Background Ventilator-dependent patients in the ICU often experience difficulties with one of
the most basic human functions, namely communication, due to intubation. Although various …

Purpose The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review of the literature relating to
the feasibility, utility, and safety of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) …

Background Patients in intensive care units are generally more conscious and alert when
they are on mechanical ventilation than in previous years because of the many potential …

Objective To systematically evaluate the acceptability of high-technology augmentative and
alternative communication (high-tech AAC) among ICU patients who are voiceless guided …

Communication is the essence of the nurse-patient relationship. The critical care nurse's role
in facilitating patient communication and enabling communication between patients and …

Aims The aim of this study was to perform a concept analysis of communication with
mechanically ventilated patients in intensive care units and present a preliminary model for …

Purpose To identify barriers and facilitators for the use of augmentative and alternative
communication (AAC) and voice restorative strategies for adult patients with an advanced …

Objectives To define effective communication and identify its key elements specific to
critically ill patients with an artificial airway. Design A modified Consensus Development …

Objectives The aim of this sco** review was to understand the extent and type of evidence
on augmentative and alternative communication tools used with mechanically ventilated …

Objectives To explore family members' perceptions of an electronic communication
application, VidaTalk™, their communication experience, and emotional reactions to …