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Active Listening

being attentive to what a pt is saying both verbally and nonverbally

Caring

universal phenomenon that influences the way we think, feel, and behave in relation to one another

Communication

ongoing, dynamic series of events that involves the transmission of meaning from sender to recevier

Empathy

the ability to understand and accept another person's reality, accurately perceive feelings, and communication this understanding to the other

Feedback

process in which the output of a given system is returned to the system

Verbal communication

sending of messages form one individual to another or to a group of individuals through the spoken word

Nonverbal communication

communication using expressions, gestures, body posture, and positioning rather than words


Therapeutic Communication

process in which the nurse consciously influences a pt or helps the pt to better understanding through verbal and/or nonverbal communication

Name the components of the communication process
Referent, sender and receiver, message, channels, feedback, interpersonal variables, and environment
Name the components of the communication process
Referent, sender and receiver, message, channels, feedback, interpersonal variables, and environment
Referent
What motivates one person to communicate with another
Name the components of the communication process
Referent, sender and receiver, message, channels, feedback, interpersonal variables, and environment
Referent
What motivates one person to communicate with another
Sender
Encode and delivers message
Receiver
Decodes and receives message
Receiver
Decodes and receives message
Message
The content of the communication- verbal, nonverbal, and symbolic language
Receiver
Decodes and receives message
Message
The content of the communication- verbal, nonverbal, and symbolic language
Channels
Ways of conveying and receiving communication (auditory, tactile, use of media as in this model)
Receiver
Decodes and receives message
Message
The content of the communication- verbal, nonverbal, and symbolic language
Channels
Ways of conveying and receiving communication (auditory, tactile, use of media as in this model)
Feedback
The response of a receiver to the sender's message (helps the sender evaluate the effectiveness of the message)
Interpersonal variables
Factors within both the sender and receiver that influence communication (perception is an example)
Receiver
Decodes and receives message
Message
The content of the communication- verbal, nonverbal, and symbolic language
Channels
Ways of conveying and receiving communication (auditory, tactile, use of media as in this model)
Feedback
The response of a receiver to the sender's message (helps the sender evaluate the effectiveness of the message)
Interpersonal variables
Factors within both the sender and receiver that influence communication (perception is an example)
Environment
Setting for interaction; for effective communication, environment needs to meet the person's needs for physical and emotional comfort and safety
Name verbal communication forms
Vocabulary, spoken or written word, pacing, intonation, clarity and brevity, timing and relevance
Name verbal communication forms
Vocabulary, spoken or written word, pacing, intonation, clarity and brevity, timing and relevance
Nonverbal communication forms
Personal appearance, posture and gait (Way of walking), facial expressions, eye contact, gestures, sounds, territory and personal space
Explain elements of professional communication
Courtesy, use of names, privacy and confidentiality, trustworthiness, autonomy and respect, assertiveness
Explain elements of professional communication
Courtesy, use of names, privacy and confidentiality, trustworthiness, autonomy and respect, assertiveness
Assertiveness
Allows you to express feelings and ideas without judging or hurting others
Explain elements of professional communication
Courtesy, use of names, privacy and confidentiality, trustworthiness, autonomy and respect, assertiveness
Assertiveness
Allows you to express feelings and ideas without judging or hurting others
Autonomy
Being self-directed and independent in accomplishing goals and advocating for others
Name therapeutic Communication techniques
Active listening, silence, touch, offering self, acknowledging
Name therapeutic Communication techniques
Active listening, silence, touch, offering self, acknowledging
Name therapeutic techniques
General leads, open-ended questions, focusing, clarification, paraphrasing and reflecting, perception checks, summarizing, presenting reality, and giving information
Name therapeutic Communication techniques
Active listening, silence, touch, offering self, acknowledging
Name therapeutic techniques
General leads, open-ended questions, focusing, clarification, paraphrasing and reflecting, perception checks, summarizing, presenting reality, and giving information
What is a general lead?
May involve sharing observations; but do not make assumptions
Barriers: non-therapeutic techniques
Asking personal questions, giving personal opinions, changing the subject, automatic responses, false reassurance, and sympathy, disapproval or approval, defensive responses, passive/aggressive responses, and arguing
Automatic responses & parroting
Tend to minimize the importance of what other person is saying; parroting is another form of this. Parroting is constantly repeating the patients words
Approval or disapproval
Implies judgment; these are other forms of personal opinions
Approval or disapproval
Implies judgment; these are other forms of personal opinions
Defensive responses
Listen uncritically and discover the reasons for the patient's concern. Listening does not imply agreement
Approval or disapproval
Implies judgment; these are other forms of personal opinions
Defensive responses
Listen uncritically and discover the reasons for the patient's concern. Listening does not imply agreement
Passive/aggressive responses
These either avoid conflict or encourage conflict. Assertive communication is the best approach.
Approval or disapproval
Implies judgment; these are other forms of personal opinions
Defensive responses
Listen uncritically and discover the reasons for the patient's concern. Listening does not imply agreement
Passive/aggressive responses
These either avoid conflict or encourage conflict. Assertive communication is the best approach.
Argument
Challenging another person's perception; it implies that the other person is lying, misinformed or wrong
Symbolic communication
The verbal and nonverbal symbolism used by others to convey meaning
Symbolic communication
The verbal and nonverbal symbolism used by others to convey meaning
Metacommunication
A broad term that refers to all factors that influence communication
Narrative interaction
Sharing stories; in a therapeutic relationship is important to encourage patients to share personal stories
Name developmental considerations
Infant, toddler/preschoolers, school-aged, adolescents, adults, and elderly
Name developmental considerations
Infant, toddler/preschoolers, school-aged, adolescents, adults, and elderly
What is the communication tool that helps standardize communication among healthcare providers?
SBAR stands for situation, background, assessment, and recommendation
In active listening what is SOLER ?
S- sit facing the patient
O- observe an open posture (i.e., keep arms and legs uncrossed)
L- lean towards the patient
E- establish and maintain intermediate eye contact
R- relax; stay comfortable with the patient restless communication lacks interest and a feeling of discomfort to the patient
Sympathy
Concern, sorrow, or pity felt for the patient. Sympathy is a subjective look at another person's world that prevents a clear perspective of the issues confronting that person
What are levels of communication?
Intrapersonal communication, interpersonal communication, transpersonal communication, small-group communication, public communication
What are levels of communication?
Intrapersonal communication, interpersonal communication, transpersonal communication, small-group communication, public communication
Intrapersonal communication
A powerful form of communication that occurs within an individual i.e. self-talk, self-verbalization, or inner thought
What are levels of communication?
Intrapersonal communication, interpersonal communication, transpersonal communication, small-group communication, public communication
Intrapersonal communication
A powerful form of communication that occurs within an individual i.e. self-talk, self-verbalization, or inner thought
Interpersonal communication
One-on-one interaction between a nurse and another person that often occurs face-to-face
What are levels of communication?
Intrapersonal communication, interpersonal communication, transpersonal communication, small-group communication, public communication
Intrapersonal communication
A powerful form of communication that occurs within an individual i.e. self-talk, self-verbalization, or inner thought
Interpersonal communication
One-on-one interaction between a nurse and another person that often occurs face-to-face
Transpersonal communication
Interaction that occurs within a person spiritual domain
What are levels of communication?
Intrapersonal communication, interpersonal communication, transpersonal communication, small-group communication, public communication
Intrapersonal communication
A powerful form of communication that occurs within an individual i.e. self-talk, self-verbalization, or inner thought
Interpersonal communication
One-on-one interaction between a nurse and another person that often occurs face-to-face
Transpersonal communication
Interaction that occurs within a person spiritual domain
Small-group communication
Interaction that occurs when a small number of persons meet
What are levels of communication?
Intrapersonal communication, interpersonal communication, transpersonal communication, small-group communication, public communication
Intrapersonal communication
A powerful form of communication that occurs within an individual i.e. self-talk, self-verbalization, or inner thought
Interpersonal communication
One-on-one interaction between a nurse and another person that often occurs face-to-face
Transpersonal communication
Interaction that occurs within a person spiritual domain
Small-group communication
Interaction that occurs when a small number of persons meet
Public communication
Interaction with an audience
List components of nursing communication
-becoming sensitive to self and others
-promoting and accepting the expression of positive and negative feelings
-developing helping-trust relationship
-instilling faith and hope
-Promoting interpersonal teaching and learning
- Providing a supportive environment
-assisting with gratification of human needs
-allowing for spiritual expression
Perceptual biases
Human tendencies that interfere with accurately perceiving and interpreting messages from others. People often assume that others think, feel, act, react, and behave as they would on a similar circumstances.
Name zones of personal space
Intimate Zone (0 to 18 inches)
Personal zone (18 inches to 4 feet)
Social Zone (4 to 12 feet)
Public Zone (12 feet and greater)
Name zone of touch
Social zone (permission not needed) : hands, arms, shoulders, back
Consent zone (permission needed): mouth, wrists, feet
Vulnerable zone (special care needed): face, neck, front of body
Intimate Zone (Great Sensitivity Needed): genitalia, rectum
Examples of Intimate zone
0 to 18 inches
-holding a crying infant
-performing physical assessment
-bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, and toilets no a pt
-changing a pt's dressing
Examples of Personal zone
18 Inches to 4 feet
-sitting at a patient's bedside
-taking a patient's nursing history
-teaching an individual patient
-exchanging information at change of shift
Examples of Personal zone
18 Inches to 4 feet
-sitting at a patient's bedside
-taking a patient's nursing history
-teaching an individual patient
-exchanging information at change of shift
Examples of social zone
4 to 12 feet
-Making rounds with a physician
-sitting at the head of a conference table
-teaching a class for patients with diabetes
-conducting a family support group
Examples of Personal zone
18 Inches to 4 feet
-sitting at a patient's bedside
-taking a patient's nursing history
-teaching an individual patient
-exchanging information at change of shift
Examples of social zone
4 to 12 feet
-Making rounds with a physician
-sitting at the head of a conference table
-teaching a class for patients with diabetes
-conducting a family support group
Examples of public zone
-Speaking at a community forum
-testifying at a legislative hearing
-lecturing to a class of students