Barriers to Effective Communication between Patients, Relatives, and Health Care Professionals in the Era of COVID-19 Pandemic at Public Hospitals in Limpopo Province

• Main Authors: Ndidzulafhi Selina Raliphaswa (Author), Dorah Ursula Ramathuba (Author), Takalani Rhodah Luhalima (Author), Seani Adrinah Mulondo (Author), Thivhulawi Malwela (Author), Azwidihwi Rose Tshililo (Author), Julia Langanani Mafumo (Author), Maria Sonto Maputle (Author), Mary Maluleke (Author), Takalani Ellen Mbedzi (Author), Hilda Nwamuhohova Shilubane (Author), Nthomeni Dorah Ndou (Author), Khathutshelo Grace Netshisaulu (Author), Mutshinyalo Lizzy Netshikweta (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2023-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Effective communication between health care professionals, admitted patients, and their families is crucial to improving the health care outcomes and patient satisfaction. Hence, barriers to effective communication cause a lot of confusion, frustration, and misunderstanding. The study ai...