Patients' perceptions of nurses' communication in public hospitals of Harari Regional State, Eastern Ethiopia.

Introduction: The quality of nursing care has been evaluated using patient perception. Patients' participation in nursing care and decision-making is regarded as a prerequisite for effective clinical practice; however, poor communication can lead to incorrect diagnosis and delayed, or ineffective medical treatment.

Objectives: This study sought to assess admitted adult patients' perceptions of, and factors influencing, nurse communication at public hospitals in Harar, eastern Ethiopia.