Barriers to effective communication among nurses and family members of patients admitted to the intensive care unit at Muhimbili National Hospital in Dar es Salaam: A descriptive qualitative study
The study highlights that improving communication in ICU settings goes beyond individual efforts; it requires investment in staff training, adequate infrastructure, and a supportive organizational culture. Addressing both interpersonal and organizational barriers through targeted interventions can foster trust, enhance family satisfaction, and contribute to improved patient outcomes in critical care environments.
Authors
- Gift Gadiel Lukumay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0428-0161)
- Menti Lastone Ndile (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5468-1134)
- Sonya Charles
Institutions
- Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (TZ)
- Muhimbili National Hospital (TZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-09-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0330374
- Primary Topic
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00