Barriers and Obstacles Flashcards
How can a geographical barrier have an affect on a patient transport?
An ambulance can take a longer time to arrive than what it could for a person living closer to a hospital.
How can a geographical (transport) barrier be overcome?
- Arranged transport can be arranged for patients living further away from the facilities
- Telephone helplines can offer support for people in need, telephone appointments
Give a financial barrier which can affect a service user
If a person has a lower income, they may not have the money to access a necessary service which can cause a problem to worsen
Give a psychological barrier when accessing services
Fear of being judged because there is a stigma around a health problem
Ways of overcoming psychological barriers
Talking about concerns, a person can be directed to charities and organisations that support people with health conditions
Give a physical transport barrier
Nowhere near to park
Give a physical accessing barrier
Difficulty getting into the building where the service is provided
Give a way of overcoming a physical barrier
Be aware of services that are adapted for easy access and ask others for help with transport
Give a cultural personal needs barrier
Concern that not all cultures needs are understood
Give a communication barrier (personal needs)
Poor language skills, sensory or learning disabilities
Ways of overcoming communication barriers (personal needs)
Support can be provided such as BSL signer, interpreter and advocate
Ways of overcoming cultural barriers (personal needs)
Use anti-discriminatory practice and encourage others to do so
Give a resource barrier linked to services
Lack of services such as equipment and aids
Give a resource barrier linked to staff
Staff shortages, leading to long waits for appointments and support
Ways to overcome equipment resource barriers
Suggest sources of second-hand equipment
