Table 1 PCC framework used to determine the eligibility of the research question
From: Evidence of nonverbal communication between nurses and older adults: a scoping review
Criteria | Inclusion | Exclusion |
|---|---|---|
Population | Professional nurses, registered nurses, enrolled nurses, nurse aides Nursing students | Nurses working in community settings All other healthcare workers Informal geriatric care givers |
Concept | Nonverbal communication strategies and interpreted meaning between nurses and older adults (≥60 years) | Verbal communication between nurses and older adults Nonverbal communication strategies of older adults Nonverbal communication with nurses and older adults with communication impairments or disorders or dementia. |
Context | Acute settings, nursing homes, long-term care | Acute hospital settings End-of-life / Terminal care unit; Psychiatric / mental health care unit; Communities |