Weeks 2-4 Midterm Study Flashcards
Communication models (2)
Linear
Transactional
communication model components (5)
Sender
Message
Channel
Receiver
Context
Transactional communication model is a
Feedback loop
It’s more complex
Additional factors that influence commiunication
(Personal, self awareness, environment)
Personal
- gender, age, education
Self awareness
- values, beliefs
Environment
- timing, privacy
Therapeutic communication definition
Dynamic interactive process by clinicians and patients for the purpose of achieved identified health related goals
therapeutic communication can occur through
Word, facial expressions, body language, email, writing
Building rapport serves as…
The basis for a therapeutic relationship
Congruence
Presenting your true thoughts and feelings verbally and nonverbally
Incongruence
Verbal messages don’t correspond with nonverbal messages
Conflicting messages are sent
Non verbal communication examples
Facial expression
Body language
Touch
Gestures
Voice tone
Eye contact
Time
Appearance
Active listening
Intentional form of listening
- note feelings
- encourage patients to explore concerns and expand on ideas
- use of open ended questions
- requires full attention without judgement
Constructive feedback is …
Objective
Descriptive
Honest
Clear
Relevant
Focused on behavior (not the person)
Provided quickly
Few examples points from BCCNM confidentiality doc (know for exam)
- respect client right to access own health records
- share relevant info with the healthcare team
- comply with legal obligation to disclose info under court order, warrant, etc
Patient centred care relationships are the..
Basis of professional therapeutic relationships
They begin with the expectation that clients will take an active role in managing their health
Phases of patient centred relationship (4)
Preinteraction
Orientation
Working
Termination
Patient centred relationship: pre interaction phase
Gather information from charting
Familiarize yourself with precautions
Patient centred relationship: orientation phase
Introductions
BUILDS TRUST - key point
Defined purpose of relationship
Patient centred relationship: working phase
Utilize nursing process
Problem solving period
Patient centred relationship: termination
This phase is defined early so patient can prepare
End of work
Discuss outcomes with client
Characteristics of a therapeutic relationship
Patient centred
Respectful
Therapeutic
Based on trust
Appropriate power use
Client dignity and privacy is respected
Holistic
Specific
Goal directed
Time limited
Individualized
Examples of bridges
Respect
Trust
Empathy
Ethical behaviour
Confidentiality
Examples of barriers
Anxiety
Stereotyping
Space violation
Confidentiality violation