PPE and Communication
Interventions that support communication while masked may affect antipsychotic use more than general prescribing education. PPE made communication harder by muffling speech, hiding facial expressions, and preventing lip reading. PPE altere…
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Interventions that support communication while masked may affect antipsychotic use more than general prescribing education. PPE made communication harder by muffling speech, hiding facial expressions, and preventing lip reading. PPE altered resident behaviour and the resident-care provider relationship. PPE reduced personal touch and direct human contact, which staff described as basic human needs.