Another factor is the person your speaking to and the level of understanding they have, and if they will be able to understand more technical and complicated words. Another factor would be the environment that you’re in, because if it’s too noisy you might not be able to understand what the other person is saying. Explain how people from different backgrounds may use and/or interpret communication methods in different ways. People from different backgrounds may communicate differently in ways such as languages, touch and using different gestures. Identify barriers to effective communication.
People who care for dementia sufferers may find that as the illness progresses they will have to start discussions to get the person to make conversation. This is common. Their ability to process information gets progressively weaker and their responses can become delayed. Impaired depth perception, loss of vision, loss of colour vision, loss of contrast sensitivity and hallucinations are all problems that may be associated with dementia. As a carer non-verbal communication will become important, body language, facial expressions, gestures, eye contact and tone of voice will have to be taken into account when communicating with a sufferer.
People with learning disabilities often have confidence issues and it can feel very daunting when required to access the community independently. These people often rely on support to do so and if, for example they require to use healthcare services outside their support time, they are faced with the problem of accessing the services
4. Explain why it is important to find out an individual’s communication and language needs, wishes and preferences (1.2.1) Everybody is different and has different needs so getting to know your Service User and how they communicate is key on how they can express their wishes, needs so you can make sure they get the best care and build a great relationship with the Support Worker. 5. Describe a range of communication methods (2.2.2) Talking, Hand Signals, Body Movement, Sounds, Eye Movement, Technology. 6.
When you get to know your resdient you will know their communication needs. It is important that you check all previous notes and history on the resident so you know there background as this could affect their communication. The most important person to talk to regarding someones communication needs is the service user them self. Each individual is different it is important that you assess each individual differently to
1.2 Communication is used to facilitate a need and two way communication is necessary to achieve understanding. When an individual has a condition that acts as a barrier to communication this can cause them to feel isolated and detached from society, friends and loved ones which in turn can lead to a person becoming depressed, lonely and withdrawn. 1.3 As a care worker I have to ensure that what I am communicating with the individuals I support with sensory loss is being understood and that I understand what is being communicated back to me. I will often have to repeat what has been said or write things down to ensure understanding. I always allow plenty of time for communication and listen to what is being communicated then repeat it back to the person so they are confident I have acknowledged and understood their message.
Wk6 Assign: Doctor/Patient Relationships Ty Moore Daniel Soodjinda 3OCT-SOCS321-WCO-V4D2Intercultural Relations There are many professions where we need to have effective communication. It is essential for a successful interaction. One profession is the clinical/ therapist profession. They rely on verbal and non-verbal communication. One of the biggest barriers can be language barriers which can lead to miscommunication which can lead to further problems with the wrong treatment or over-diagnosis.
CU303P/CT303 Principles of Communication in Adult Social Care Settings. 1.1 The different reasons why people communicate are To express needs, to share ideas and information, to reassure, to express feelings, to build relationships,to ask questions and to share experiences. 1.2 If you do not show effective communication then the person/people you are communicating with may not understand what you are trying to communicate to them. They may also misunderstand what you mean and give you an invalid response. 1.3 It is important to observe an individuals reactions so you are aware they understand what is being communicated to them.
Describe different ways to help an individual challenge decisions made by others (such as medical practitioners, social care workers and family members: Standing up for people that are self-confident or that lack confidence ensuring that they aware that the individual is unhappy, but ensuring that you are not putting words into their mouths and interrupting them while they are speaking. If while you are attending the meeting you feel that they are confusing the individual then you can speak out as an advocate. You may also have to write to certain people about a matter and must ensure you make clear and explain to them what you are writing and also ensuring that you are writing word for word in what they want to
Unit 4 Communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults 3.3 Identify examples of communication difficulties that may exist. There are many reasons communication difficulties occur. Some examples are; Poor communication If relevant information is not passed on or there has been a misunderstanding between myself and a colleague, this could cause conflict. If this occurs, it is important that I do not ignore the problem and talk to the individual or group concerned to establish a better way forward in the future. Opposing expectations When staff are called together for a meeting, it is inevitable that some may have different ideas or expectations.