“I'm smiling back at you”: Exploring the impact of mask wearing on communication in healthcare

Marler, Hollyanna; Ditton, Annabel

doi:10.1111/1460-6984.12578

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“I'm smiling back at you”: Exploring the impact of mask wearing on communication in healthcare

Published in International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders • Oct 10, 2020

Authors:

Hollyanna Marler

Annabel Ditton

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Surgical and respirator masks are worn to reduce the risk of droplet and airborne transmission of viral respiratory disease. As a result of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, mask wearing has been designated mandatory for healthcare professionals working in UK hospitals for the f...

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Health care

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