Question

Types of Questionnaire Open-ended Example of Subject Usefulness as evidence for nursing practice Closed-ended

Answer 1

Nurse patient communication is more important in establishing trustworthy relationship.

Open ended questions assist patient to express their feelings with out any restriction. In nursing this type of question helps nurses to understand patient detail history.

Ex) can you please describe the nature of your abdomen pain?

Explain your daily exercise regimen

Closed ended questions is more directive in nature that commands patient to answer categoric variables " yes " or "no"

This kind of questions are more commonly used for restricted patients who are not willing to communicate and also in nursing research.

Ex) Do you drink alcohol? Yes or no

Are you married ? Yes or no

In nursing practice both types of questioning technique helps nurses to initiate therapeutic relationship.