It is the most effective means of communication which is included in therapeutic communication. In nursing practices it can be observed that in providing treatment to patients experiencing critical illness who are vulnerable, comfort touch like holding a hand plays an integral role in care providing that can be provided by implementing therapeutic communication (Desmond & Copeland, 2009). On the basis of the above discussion it can be stated that implementation and incorporation of therapeutic communication in contemporary nursing practices plays an integral and contributive role that is relevant to a large extent.
As already mentioned, there are number of aspects associated with therapeutic communication that helps delivering effective nursing services. Hence, here it becomes essential discuss the significant aspects associated with the skill. Knapp, (2007) opined the fact that the aspects associated with therapeutic communication can be classified between verbal and non-verbal. As an instance, in case while dealing with the patient if nurses do not make eye-contact with the