Relationship between nursing students' communication skills with Perceived quality of care by elderly patients

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between nursing students' communication skills and perceived quality of care by elderly patients. Materials and Methods: Convenience sampling method was used to select 95 female nursing students taking internship in hospitals affiliated with the Rasht University of Medical Science. Data were collected using Queendom Communication Skills Inventory and Irurita Quality Patient Care Scale. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 16 via independent sample t-test as well as Pearson correlation.