THE PURPOSE OF COMMUNICATION AND COMMUNICATION BARRIERS

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Reflecting upon our own communication barriers can help us work more effectively with our patients. In this assignment, you will write a reflection paper about a situation you have encountered either with a patient or as a patient in which there was a communication barrier. Be sure to complete the following for your reflection:

  • Provide information about the context surrounding this communication barrier.
    • What type of environment did this scenario take place in?
    • What was your role?
    • Who were you communicating with?
    • What was the purpose of the communication?
    • What was the outcome?
  • Describe the potential barriers and challenges.
    • How would you describe any factors (culture, age, socioeconomic, attitude, et cetera) that were barriers to the communication?
    • How would you define the parts of the interaction or exchange that were effective and the parts that were ineffective?
    • What were your personal challenges in having an effective communication with this person?
    • What do you think were the personal challenges in them having an effective communication with you?
  • Provide future strategies.
    • Describe two new communication strategies you might use in a similar situation.
    • Support your strategies with evidence-based research.
    • Explain why these strategies will enhance your communication with patients in your field.

Submission Requirements

Your paper should meet the following requirements:

  • Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
  • References: At least two scholarly or professional resources. Format resources and citations according to current APA style and formatting.
  • Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
  • Length: 2–3 typed, double-spaced pages, excluding the title page and references page.