Class, In our first DQ, we discussed the various cultural barriers that we might see on a routine basis; however there are still many more barriers to effective communication. These might be more associated with physical and psychological barriers. Here are two real-world questions that we most of us will encounter throughout our health care career regularly... How might a provider communicate more effectively with a person who is hearing impaired? Also, how might a provider communicate more effectively with an adolescent versus an adult?…
I have found that sometimes, a patients dialect/accent/language makes for barriers in communicating. Also, if a patient has a disability, ie, suffered a stroke, this can mean that it is difficult to understand verbal communication. This is made more difficult if I have not had a double appointment slot booked for this patient. They may feel rushed. Occasionally, I have patients who, as part of religious beliefs, wear burkas. This can be a barrier to effective communication as I am unable to see facial gestures, and speech can be slightly muffled.…
When thinking specifically about patient centred care it is important to be aware of mechanical barriers to communication, for example does the patient have full use of their hearing, sight and speech, once identified these issues can be addressed.…
Effective communication is needed in all aspects of my work because I work in an E.M.I Nursing Home. There are many different levels of communication needed throughout the home depending on severity of dementure, For example some may suffer from extreme anxiety and can become violent if spooked or misunderstood in any way. Communication should be slow, methodical and actions explained clearly at all times. Some patients may be hard of hearing you would speak slowly and clearly facing them at all times using gestures and body language. There is also language barriers as I am English so I need to speak some Welsh as patients sometimes revert to their first spoken language. We also have a patient who reverts to German occasionally.…
Review and evaluate strategies in health and social care environments to overcome barriers to effective communication and interpersonal interactions.…
A patient which has English as a second language or isn’t very fluent in the language can be hard to communicate with. This prevents communication with a patient unless aids are used. Some examples of these are:…
There are many communication barriers to consider when a service user does not use English as their native language. Getting to learn what level a service users English is at is priority as miscommunication can lead to misunderstandings by the carer. Other barriers include hearing impairment, the use of slang, tiredness, loud background noises, learning difficulties, disinterest by the service user and fear.…
For this assignment I will be explaining 10 different factors which may influence communication and what different strategies there are currently available to overcome them in health and social care. The different factors I will be focusing on are: visual difficulties, hearing difficulties, language differences, problems with the environment, emotional issues, disabilities (physical and intellectual), body language, jargon, lack of time and cultural interpretations.…
Effective communication in health and social care setting is very important as it allows the health care worker to perform their role effectively, allowing them to work alongside their colleagues whilst developing bonds with the service users who come from different religions, cultures or backgrounds. However when people with communication disabilities such as being deaf, blind etc. Struggle to communicate effectively with their care providers such as doctors or nurses could have a bad impact on their health.…
Many health problems cause communication difficulties between the clients and the carers. There are two types of communication verbal and non-verbal. Within a care setting non-verbal communication is often used due to the fact that clients might be impaired visually or with loss of hearing which has affected the speaking of that person but also mentally due to dementia which leads to loss of memory, the ability to recognise things and people and also, sometimes the ability to actually speak.…
Social responsibility, communication, and teamwork are imperative skills in the nursing field and without these skills numerous mistakes and misunderstanding would arise, which will affect the patient care directly and good quality of care will not be catered. Moreover, being assertive, empathic and inclusive knowledgeable with medical terminology and procedures in regards to the patient care would be desirable qualities for a nurse. As I will come across variety of people with different personalities, cultures and spiritual belief on a day to day basis within the nursing sector, I need to ensure that the methods and means of communication have applied adequately to the other party. Furthermore, continuous quality improvement would not be…
Currently I am a senior level 4 nursing student. With being a nursing student it requires many communication skills verbal and non-verbal. Various classes in the communication curriculum would be very beneficial to my major. For example, COMM 1018 interpersonal communication would be very helpful because with this class I would learn communication skills such as; looking for detailed feelings and face-to-face non-verbal and verbal cues. Having the knowledge that I have now if I would have taking communication classes earlier I may have had a better experience understanding the signs of pain that patients gave me without actually telling me.…
This essential discuses a really important topic such as “Interprofessional Communication and Collaboration for Improving Patient Health Outcomes.” Interprofessional collaborative practice is key to safe, high quality, accessible, patient-centered care. Communication between health care providers is really important in order to provide patient-centered care. Based on this essential interprofessional communication is defined as a group of individuals from different disciplines working and communicating with each other to improve patient care. In this interprofesional communication the providers work as a team and they offer a set of skills and knowledge that are essentials in the health status of the individuals. This essential emphasizes that…
Communication provides a means for people to connect to each other and provides a bridge so that we can share information, signals, or messages between us (Giger, 2013). In the healthcare setting it is imperative that the communication between patient and provider be exchanged quickly, accurately and effectivity. One of the most demanding situations for members of a linguistic team is assisting the conversation between the healthcare professional and the patient (Issacs, Laurier, Turner, & Segalowitz, 2011).…
The nurse may face a language barrier that could hinder her performance. In the United States we use a lot of slang and there are different meanings for some of the same words. Struggling with a language barrier can be very difficult for a foreign nurse because they may feel lost when trying to converse with patients. A language barrier can also hinder how the nurse makes friends and connections on the unit. “Strong communication skills help to ensure cultivation of friendships and support from peers, both…