Topic 7 Flashcards
what are the guidelines for conducting an interview
speak briefly
when you do not know what to say, say nothing
when in doubt, focus on feelings
avoid advice
avoid relying on question
pay attention to nonverbal cues
keep the focus on the client
therapeutic communication
refers to a dynamic interactive process entered into by health care providers with their patient and the significant others for the purpose of achieving identified health realted goals
help build rapport with the patient
what are the phases of the interview process
phase 1: orientation
phase 2: working
phase 3: termination
phase 1
orientation: assessment phase, what is their health status based or their view (goals set) MOST IMPORTANT AS YOU ARE BUILDING TRUST WITH THE PATIENT
phase 2
working: planning and implementation of interventions needed
phase 3
termination: goals are accomplished (discharged) relationship with the client ends
nonverbal communication
eye contact
active listening
personal space (1.5-3or4 feet)
touch
facial expressions
gestures
body language
personal appearance
verbal communications
words: to clarify beliefs and values; communicate perception and meanings (tone, speed, pauses, ect.)
clairifying techniques
honest
therapeutic communication across cultures
communication styles (hand gestures, facial expressions, ect)
use of eye contact
perception of touch
cultural filters
what are cultural filters
a format of cultural bias or prejudice
stereotyping
a bias believing every member of a selective group is like all the rest
what are the communication techniques?
use of silence
active listening
clarifying techniques
“what if” or miracle questions
use of silence
silence can be influencing as it helps encourage the client to think; respond when they are ready; to know that you are there for them
active listening
observe the clients nonverbal communication, listen to the message; understand; listen fro false notes; provide feedback
what are the clarifying techniques
paraphrasing
restating
reflecting
exploring
paraphrasing
restating in few words what was said
restating
echoing feelings; saying the same KEY WORDS that the client used
reflecting
may be a question or mirroring back to the clients feelings
exploring
away to elicit more information such as “tell me more, describe, give me an example”
what if to miracle questions
help establish the client to envision where they are going in the future (clients may want to know their future but as the nurse you cannot predict the future!!)