The importance of communication in nursing practices

Type :

Term papers

Pages :

5 pages

Format :

.doc

Published date :

04/22/2009

Category :

Social studies

Sub category :

Sociology

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Summary :

Introduction
What is communication
1. Encoding and decoding of information
2. Verbal communication
3. Non-verbal communication
4. Touch
5. Feelings and attitudes and non-verbal communication in a very sick patient
6. Main skills required to achieve good communication
Barriers to communicatio
Conclusion
References

Abstract

Within this essay appropriate references and where possible recent literature will be used to support the different forms of communication used in nursing practice. Potter and Perry (2001), describe communication as being the basic element of human interactions. It allows us to establish, improve and maintain contacts with others. communication takes on two processes, verbal and non-verbal communication. Potter and Perry (2001), continue by saying that verbal communication is an exchange of information using words, including both spoken and written word. Effective verbal communication is gained when a nurse uses clear and concise words and phrases at a level of understanding for the patient. Verbal communication could be restricted by a language barrier or form of disability. Potter and Perry (2001) further explain that non-verbal communication is transmission of information without using words.