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What are the four phases of the helping relationship?
What are the four phases of the helping relationship?
The four phases of the helping relationship are: Pre-interaction, Orientation, Working and Termination.
What are the main communication channels?
What are the main communication channels?
The main communication channels are Visual, Auditory and Kinesthetic.
What are the types of communication?
What are the types of communication?
What are the elements of the communication process?
What are the elements of the communication process?
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What is the definition of therapeutic communication?
What is the definition of therapeutic communication?
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What are the principles of therapeutic communication?
What are the principles of therapeutic communication?
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Active listening is a passive process.
Active listening is a passive process.
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What is the difference between attentive listening and physical attending?
What is the difference between attentive listening and physical attending?
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What factors can influence the communication process?
What factors can influence the communication process?
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What are some examples of communication blocks?
What are some examples of communication blocks?
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What are the benefits of critical thinking?
What are the benefits of critical thinking?
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Critical thinking can lead to a reduction in clinical errors.
Critical thinking can lead to a reduction in clinical errors.
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How many phases are there in a helping relationship?
How many phases are there in a helping relationship?
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What are the three primary components of critical thinking?
What are the three primary components of critical thinking?
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What are the different types of communication channels?
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Nonverbal communication is more conscious than verbal communication.
Nonverbal communication is more conscious than verbal communication.
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Communication is an integral part of the helping relationship.
Communication is an integral part of the helping relationship.
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Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing the communication process?
Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing the communication process?
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Give an example of a communication block.
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What are the two types of communication therapeutic communication relies on?
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Why is attentive listening important?
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Study Notes
Fundamentals of Nursing - Communication
- Communication is a dynamic process used to gather assessment data, teach, and express caring and comfort. It's an integral part of the helping relationship.
- Communication is any means of exchanging information, ideas, or feelings between two or more people. It's a two-way process involving sending and receiving a message.
- Methods of communication include talking, listening, writing, or reading.
- Communication is a basic component of human relationships in nursing.
Types of Communication
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Intrapersonal (Self-Talk):
- Internal thoughts of a communicator.
- Happens within the person, often involving dialogues with the self.
- Includes daydreams, self-talk, and thinking about a message before, during, or after it is sent.
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Interpersonal:
- Communication between the nurse and patient.
- Communication between healthcare professionals (e.g., nurse and physician).
- Effective communication is crucial among healthcare professionals to prevent errors.
- Nurses are often trained to communicate descriptively, both verbally and in writing. Physicians are taught to be concise and focused on the issue.
- Examples of interpersonal communication include nurse-patient interactions, and nurse-physician communication.
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Group:
- Involves two or more people with shared goals and needs.
- Group communication helps people achieve goals that would be impossible by individual effort.
Group Dynamics
- Communication between members affects the group's process.
- Each member's communication style influences the dynamics.
- Successful groups maintain unity and cohesion, develop/modify structure, and achieve goals.
Element of Communication Process
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Sender: The person or group initiating the communication.
- A sender has an idea, feeling or reason to communicate, and encodes that into a transmitted form using specific signs, symbols, or language.
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Encoding: The process of translating the idea or feeling into a form suitable for transmission, through the use of language, tone of voice, or gestures.
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Message: The means by which the sender conveys the idea. This can use any of the receiver's senses (sight, sound, touch).
- Includes verbal (words) and non-verbal (gestures, expressions) methods.
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Channel: The medium of transmission of the message.
- Examples include talking face-to-face, phone calls, or written messages.
- Visual channel involves sight, allowing visual observation and perception.
-Auditory channel consists of spoken words and other verbal cues. - Kinesthetic channel involves physical sensations mediated through touch.
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Receiver: The person or group receiving the message.
- The receiver of the message decodes the message in relation to their knowledge and experiences, and interprets the message's meaning.
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Response or Feedback: The message returned to the sender, which can be verbal, nonverbal, or both, indicating the reception/understanding of the initial message.
Characteristics of Effective Feedback
- Specific and descriptive, avoids generalities.
- Supportive and non-threatening.
- Given in a timely manner.
- Practical and relevant to the client.
- Clear and unambiguous.
- Direct and honest.
Modes of Communication
- Verbal: Using words and sounds to express oneself.
- Nonverbal: Using gestures, mannerisms, body language, facial expressions, posture, and physical appearance to communicate. This includes avoiding defensive postures also.
Factors Influencing the Communication Process
- Development: Understanding the client's developmental stage is essential for modifying messages.
- Gender: Females and males communicate differently, with girls often seeking confirmation & intimacy, and boys often emphasizing independence.
- Values and Perceptions: Individual values and perceptions influence behavior and how events are interpreted.
- Personal Space: The preferred distance during interactions with others. Different distances (intimate, personal, social, and public) exist among different cultures (15cm, .5-1.2m, 1.2-3.7m, 3.7-4.5m).
- Territoriality: Concept related to the space and belongings an individual considers theirs.
- Roles and Relationships: communication style can vary based on the nature of relationship.
- Environment: Factors such as noise, temperature, ventilation, privacy can affect communication.
- Congruence: The agreement between verbal and nonverbal communication.
- Interpersonal Attitudes: Beliefs, emotions, caring, respect, and acceptance conveyed.
- Boundaries: Limits in which a person interacts with others & time spent.
Therapeutic Communication
- Purposeful communication that creates a beneficial outcome for the client.
- Interaction between the nurse & patient advances their health (physically & emotionally).
- Communication is active and relies on both verbal and nonverbal skills.
- Aims to promote understanding and build constructive relationships. Focused on the client and their goals.
Principles of Therapeutic Communication
- Time and Place: Choosing appropriate times and places for interactions. Considering environment comfort.
- Setting the Stage: Clear purpose and expected duration.
- Accepting the Client: Neutral or non-judgmental approach.
Active Listening
- Reflecting back understanding of what a person says.
- Communicating acceptance of thoughts and emotions.
- Important element of therapeutic communication.
Nurse-Client Communication (as dynamic processes)
- Therapeutic Communication
- Attentive Listening
- Physical Attending
Attentive Listening
- Active listening using all senses to understand both verbal and nonverbal messages.
- Absorbs both content and emotion.
- Shows caring and interest to encourage the client to talk, but without interrupting.
- Crucial to actively listen before responding.
How to be an Active Listener
- Using silent pauses.
- Showing attentiveness.
- Restating what was said.
- Asking clarifying questions.
- Reflecting emotions.
- Summarizing key points.
Physical Attending
- Facing the other person squarely, showing engagement.
- Adopting an open posture.
- Leaning towards the person.
- Maintaining good eye contact.
- Maintaining eye contact that conveys comfort and willingness to communicate.
- Relaxing and using appropriate natural gestures.
Barriers to Therapeutic Communication
- Language: Cultural or communication differences can cause misunderstandings. Seek a common ground.
- Culture: Cultural nuances in communication that extend beyond spoken words.
- Gender: Some differences in verbal communication styles.
- Health Status: Pain or preoccupation can hinder communication.
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Communication Blocks: Issues that negatively influence therapeutic communication, and specific examples of these. These include issues like:
- Reassuring when not appropriate
- Agreeing/Approving when not helpful
- Defending
- Using "yes/no" questions only
- Judging
- Blaming
- Advising
- Rejecting
- Disapproving
- Probing
Communication among Health Professionals
- Crucial for effective collaboration, especially between nurses and physicians, and between nurses and patients.
- Needed for effective intercommunication and to improve care. Communication between nurses and physicians needs particular emphasis.
Communication Between Nurses and Physicians
- Current lack of formal guidelines can lead to misunderstandings and medication errors.
- Nurses often use narrative and descriptive communication, whereas physicians often focus on needs and problems, potentially leading to omissions of important context.
Critical Thinking in Nursing
- Active, organized, and cognitive process.
- Reviews data, considers explanations, and assesses outcomes before deciding.
- Applying knowledge and skills to new situations, and thinking about situations from different angles.
- An intentional higher level reasoning process.
Components of Critical Thinking
- Mental Operations: Activities like decision-making, planning and evaluation. The purpose is problem-solving and identifying solutions.
- Knowledge: Essential to critical thinking; nurses must build a broad knowledge base.
- Attitudes: Positive and helpful attitudes, like a sense of curiosity and openness to learning more.
Strategies to Promote Critical Thinking
- Identifying goals.
- Determining required knowledge.
- Assessing margin for error.
- Assessing the time available for decision-making.
- Identifying available resources.
- Recognizing factors influencing decision-making (like bias, fatigue).
Critical Thinking Requires
- Cognitive skills.
- Asking questions.
- Staying well-informed.
- Being honest about personal biases.
- Being willing to reconsider and clearly think about issues.
Characteristics of a Critical Thinker
- Understanding the links between ideas.
- Identifying inconsistencies and mistakes in reasoning.
- Solving problems systematically.
- Acknowledging assumptions and biases.
- Openness to different perspectives.
- Eagerness to accept new explanations when valid.
Benefits of Critical Thinking
- Determining the best nursing action.
- Identifying patient needs.
- Enhancing clinical decision-making.
- Finding workable solutions.
- Providing correct answers/solutions by examining all evidence before deciding anything.
- Leading to dependable clinical decisions.
- Using appropriate Nursing Process to guide patient care..
- Implementing Evidence-Based-Practice (EBP).
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Explore the essential communication skills in nursing through this quiz. Understand the various types of communication, including intrapersonal and interpersonal methods, and their importance in patient care and professional relationships. Test your knowledge on how effective communication enhances the helping relationship in nursing.
