AIDET
This letter of the acronym AIDET is defined as greeting patients and establishing a positive first impression.
What is Acknowledge?
Nurses can truly impact the perception of of teamwork between themselves and physicians by performing this collaborative task.
What is "Nurses round with physicians"?
A study found that 91% of patients want to be addressed in this way and physicians only perform it 50% of the time.
What is "By name"?
These 2 letters of the acronym AIDET will help make a stronger personal connection and give the patient confidence in his or her new care provider.
What are A and I?
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At a minimum it is helpful for the nurse to share this information in a quick huddle with the doctor prior to rounds.
What is "Observations and assessments"?
More than three-quarters of patients admitted to the hospital are unable to name this.
What is "A single doctor assigned to their care"?
Performing this tactic involves sharing positive information to patients about their other providers.
What is "Managing up"?
This example of a "Consistent framework for communication" is an evidence based model adopted by many hospitals.
What is SBAR?
78% of patients wanted their physician to perform this gesture.
What is "Shake hands"?
It is a clear sign of respect to ask the patient before beginning this routine task.
What is an exam or assessment?
This type of communication demonstrates teamwork and respect for the nursing assessment and critical thinking skills.
What is "Two-way communication"?
What are "Seated interactions"?
This letter of the acronym AIDET will put the patient at ease and make them comfortable enough to partner in thier care.
What is the letter I for Introduce?
Active listening, eye contact, tone of voice, appropriate speed of speech are all aspects of this.
What are "The nine factors of engagement"?
25% of patients could give a name when asked who their provider was. Of that 25% only 40% could do this.
What is "Give the correct name"?