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Therapeutic Communication Prepared by Sally McDonald Revised by Tim Corbett Helping vs Social Relationships HELPING Care Trust Growth Purposeful/intention al Unequal sharing Focus on Client’s needs Time limited SOCIAL Care Trust Growth Spontaneous Usually equal or near equal sharing Focus on needs of both individuals Ongoing Locus of Control GIVING HELP Feeling Feeling Feeling Feeling Feeling important useful powerful gratified happy NEEDING HELP Feeling unimportant or inadequate Feeling useless or depressed Feeling powerless Feeling frightened or embarrassed Feeling sad or angry Phases of Helping Relationships Orientation Phase Working Phase Termination Phase Orientation Phase “getting to know you” phase setting the tone making introductions establishing roles reaching agreement on goals developing trust Working Phase “problem solving” phase attending to client’s needs Nurse in role of teacher/counselor encouraging active participation by client gathering further data assisting client in decision making facilitating change Evaluate problems & goals Termination Phase reviewing & summarizing goals met and progress made acknowledge feelings of loss reassuring clients with issues such as, “How will this problem/disease affect my life ?” or “What do I need to change ?” Communication Techniques Validating/Clarifying Reflecting Sequencing Sharing observations Acknowledging feelings Avoid Arguing Minimizing Challenging Giving false reassurance Interpreting or speculating on the dynamics of the client’s problems “Selling” client on accepting treatment Probing sensitive areas Participating in criticism of any staff member Joining any attacks led by the client Attentive Listening Scale -THINGS TO AVOID Lack of eye contact Responding before the other finishes speaking Finishing other people’s sentences Talking so much that others cannot respond Continuing to work while someone is talking to you Repeat a point just made Allow your mind to wander during a conversation Active Listening 3 Phases restatement involves repeating or paraphrasing the words of the client reflection is verbalizing both the content and the implied feelings of the client’s message clarification is summarizing the client’s thoughts & feelings & resolving confusion Active Listening STOP TALKING demonstrate that you want to listen remove distractions be patient STOP TALKING Assertive Communication “I” Statements allow people to ‘own’ (take responsibility for) their own thoughts & feelings assertiveness involves taking a risk NONVERBAL CUES professional attire sit arm’s length away relaxed but attentive posture NONVERBAL CUES facial expressions and tone should be friendly & interested use direct eye contact & match your eye contact with the patient’s eye contact pay attention to body language of patient as well as your own body language Interviewing Techniques INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES the purpose of the interview is to obtain accurate & thorough information put your client at ease as they may feel uncomfortable about revealing sensitive information to you explaining your format helps clients accept & understand the purpose of the interview INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES in general, use open-ended questions however, to obtain specific information, closed-ended questions are preferable validate information clarify responses use reflective questions/comments & paraphrasing Progression of the Interview Broad Openings- such as “Tell me about yourself” are designed to allow the client to relate his or her story in a way that is comfortable Progression of the Interview Open-Ended Questions encourage the client to elaborate or give explanations (for example, “What happened yesterday?”) they provide direction & keep the conversation focused Progression of the Interview Closed-Ended Questions can be answered with 1-2 words and can be useful in obtaining specific types of information, such as “What is today’s date?” EFFECTIVE INTERVIEWING as a professional nurse, you will spend about half of your time obtaining information from clients & colleagues excellent communication as well as interviewing skills are fundamental, yet require years of practice WHY, WHAT, HOW why do you need the information? how will the information I am seeking direct me in helping my client? how will you phrase your questions? Who to Ask? if the client is able to speak, ask him/her family perspectives may also be important written consent may be required to question concurrent/previous healthcare providers be courteous and respectful never forget client confidentiality “Why” Questions offensive misuse of ‘why’ appears threatening and confrontational and puts clients on the defensive they can interfere with developing a therapeutic relationship & are seldom considered therapeutic Conveying Upsetting Information The SPIKES Model developed by Radziewicz & Baile (2001) Setting Perception Invitation Knowledge emotions Summary Setting private & comfortable invite others, such as family members Perception refers to what client and others already know useful in uncovering misinformation Invitation For example, the statement, “Would you like me to explain more about what happened?’ Knowledge gradually dispense information assessing client’s ability to cope with it The family may insist that the client not be told difficult news Emotions let client vent while you remain calm keep in mind Stages of Grief & Loss may need to set limits on inappropriate /harmful behavior Summary review all important information with the client and family may need to repeat information more than once AVOID clichés poor listening closed questions intimidating how/why questions obvious probing questions advice leading questions (that suggest the response that you want) judgmental comments diverting false assurance COMMON ERRORS Blocks to Communication Failure to respect client Failure to listen Minimizing feelings Inappropriate comments & questions Excessive questions Clichés Yes/no questions Probing Changing the subject Leading questions Advice Judgments False reassurance Giving approval/disapproval Self-Disclosure Use self disclosure to help clients open up to you – not to meet your own needs Keep disclosures brief Don’t imply that your experience is exactly the same as the client’s Only self-disclose about situations that you have mastered Self-Disclosure Monitor your own comfort with self-disclosure Respect your client’s needs for privacy Remember that there are cultural variations in the amount of selfdisclosure considered appropriate Identify risks and benefits of self disclosure Therapeutic Versus Nontherapeutic Communication THERAPEUTIC - Facilitates transformation of working nurse-patient relationship - Relationship allows for adequate & accurate data collection & assessment - Performed with & not for patient Therapeutic Versus Nontherapeutic Communication NONTHERAPEUTIC - Hinders relationship formation - Prevents patient from becoming mutual partner & relegates him/her to passive recipient of care