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An invisible disability: communication, patient safety and dual sensory impairment in older persons.

Dunsmore ME, Watharow A, Schneider J. An invisible disability: communication, patient safety and dual sensory impairment in older persons. J Adv Nurs. 2024;Epub Mar 22. doi:10.1111/jan.16159.

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June 5, 2024
Dunsmore ME, Watharow A, Schneider J. J Adv Nurs. 2024;Epub Mar 22.
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Patient inability to see and hear diminishes the effectiveness of their care experience, yet these conditions are not always readily evident to clinicians. This commentary highlights the need for increased attention to dual sensory impairment as a deterrent to safe, effective engagement of elderly patients in their care.

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Dunsmore ME, Watharow A, Schneider J. An invisible disability: communication, patient safety and dual sensory impairment in older persons. J Adv Nurs. 2024;Epub Mar 22. doi:10.1111/jan.16159.