Journal Article 1: A research study into the challenges nurses have had in communicating with people who have suddenly lost the power of speech.

Rodriguez, C. S., Spring, H. J., & Rowe, M. (2014). Nurses’ experiences of communicating with hospitalized, suddenly speechless patients. Qualitative Health Research, 25(2), 168–178.

Journal Article 2: An interesting research article on the way nurses use small talk and its importance.

MacDonald, L. M. (2016). Expertise in everyday nurse–patient conversations. The importance of small talk. Global Qualitative Nursing Research, 3, 1–9.