Nursing Interventions in Communication for the Critically Ill Patient: CONECTEM Programme

"It consists of applying basic and assisted communication techniques, already validated by experts (Happ, et al., 2008) to the critical patient admitted to the ICU. The intervention is divided into 3 strategies according to the level of patient awareness. Each strategy presents both verbal and non-verbal communication skills~Estratègia 3. Glasgow (≤8). Very ill patient, with indications for intubation, sedation and analgesia. We will basically use non-verbal communication, taking into account all external factors that may predispose to a change in the patient's condition.~Modulate your voice, speak softly and slowly, respecting an atmosphere of silence, without intense lights or loud noises. Adjust the temperature of the ICU according to the needs of the patient.~Achieve a relaxing atmosphere, playing calm music during the journey.Make comforting movements for the patient, avoiding abruptness and trying to establish non-verbal communication."