Nursing as an Art in Communication (all) Flashcards
a two-way process involving the sending and the receiving of a message thereby exchanging information or feelings between 2 or more people
Communication (Interpersonal)
Process of transmitting thoughts feelings info and other verbal and non verbal communication
Communication in Nursing
2 Main purpose of Communication
- Influence others
- Obtain Information
One of the main purpose of communication that has teaching, express caring and comfort, influencing others mayb be helpful or non helpful
Influence others
One of the main purpose of Communicstion that has assessment data, and interview
Obtain Information
6 Components of the Communication Process
sender
message
channel
receiver
feedback or response
influence
source-encoder. person or group who conveys messages
Sender
messages stem from a person’s need to relate to others, create meaning & to understand various situations
sender
decides on what language and words to use, arrange the words , tone and gestures
sender
is the thought, idea, or emotion one person sends to another person.
message
it is the stimulus produced by the sender
Message
alteration in the message depends on the person’s perception
Message
medium through which a message is transmitted.
Channel
Major Channels
visual
auditory
kinesthetic
MAJOR CHANNEL
sight, observation, perception - drawing, painting, pictures
Visual
MAJOR CHANNEL
spoken words and cues, requires active listening - singing
Auditory
experiencing situations, procedural touch, caring touch - gestures (nodding, tapping feet etc), this involves feelings.
Kinesthetic
interprets, sort out the meaning of the message
person or group to whom the message is sent
Receiver/ Decoder
5 Components of Receiver
physiological
psychological
cognitive
effective communication
ineffective communication
Receiver Component
sensory dysfunction (eyes,ears,taste, nose etc…), mental dullness
physiological
Receiver Component
emotional character - fear of expressing one’s ideas to others, excitement, emotional instability
Pyschological
thinking or social skills , trouble making decisions, reasoning, organization, insight
Cognitive
meaning of the decoded message matches the intent of the sender
effective communication
occurs when receiver misinterprets the sent message
ineffective communication
the response from the receiver that enables the sender to verify that the message received was the message sent.
allows the sender to correct or reword a message
Feedback or Response
they are the person’s frame of reference
involves: culture, age, emotions, education, language and attention
Influence
The use of words, either spoken or written, to send a message.
Verbal Communication
3 Methods of Verbal Communication
Speaking/ Listening
Pace/ Intonation
Writing/ Reading
use of commonly understood words
simple
direct precisely what is meant
clear
fewest words necessary
brevity
be sensitive to the needs and concerns of the patient, avoid asking several questions at a time
Timing and Relevance
the manner of speech modifies the feeling and impact of the message
Pace & Intonation