title: Communication strategies for the intrapartum nurse.
abstract: Communication is a dynamic process involving the use of verbal and nonverbal techniques. The intrapartum nurse must use effective communication techniques when eliciting information during the initial interview and throughout the labor and delivery process. The use of effective communication techniques positively affects the clients birth outcome and satisfaction with the birthing experience. This article provides an overview of communication techniques and illustrates specific communication interventions useful in the clinical setting.
authors.affiliation: University of Southern Mississippi, College of Nursing, Long Beach 39560-2699, USA.
authors.forename: D B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Copeland
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Douglas
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D003469:Culture; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007743:Labor, Obstetric / Q000523:psychology; D008487:Medical History Taking / Q000379:methods*; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D009773:Obstetric Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011247:Pregnancy