Barriers To Communication And Quality Care Related To The INDIVIDUAL

Question 1

Lack of status

Answer 1

An individual may not feel important or in the way and so don’t ask for help when they need it

Question 2

Social Exclusion

Answer 2

Lack of social interaction due to not being involved socially because of the inability to do so or being ignored.

Question 3

Attention Seeking

Answer 3

Some individuals may display extreme inappropriate behaviour to gain attention. They make up or exaggerate problems to get extra attention
This may mean carers don’t take their problems seriously.

Question 4

Hostile Behaviour

Answer 4

Some individuals may feel lack of empowerment and resort to lashing out and verbal abuse

Question 5

Physical Impairment

Answer 5

Lack of mobility may lead to a lack of control over an individuals care, missing limbs may lead to struggling to get care services that they need.

Question 6

Concealing Problems

Answer 6

Some individuals may not be telling anyone about their problems. This results in a lack of appropriate care. Often linked to the lack of status or not wanting to be a burden.

Question 7

Feelings of Frustration and Isolation

Answer 7

Some Individuals do not respond well to treatment due to frustration and isolation.

Question 8

Communication Barriers

Answer 8

Sensory impairments/ learning disabilities / language barriers can result in an individual unable to express their problems

Question 9

Poor access to services and resources

Answer 9

Physical
Psychological
Financial 
Geographical
Cultural
Language