Unit 1 Explain Barriers to Effective Communication
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Unit 1 communication Task 2 P2 Explain barriers to effective communication within a health and social care environment Barriers to effective communication; The communication cycle. If any part of the communication cycle is not played out properly like the message not being sent properly or if the message is not received correctly then this will then become a barrier to effective communication and in a place like a care home this will not help when it comes to dealing with difficult, complex and sensitive issues. This can be overcome by making sure the communication cycle is used correctly stage by stage. Environment. Any issues with the environment around us when we communicate can be a barrier to effective communication. Like if it is too noisy in a classroom while teaching, the student will not be able to hear the message or will be easily distracted. It could even be that that the chairs are uncomfortable and it can affect ones concentration.
Having the correct knowledge of different cultures could overcome this sometimes but in many case its almost inevitable to completely overcome it. Language. This can become a barrier when someone communicates in a certain language or even sign language and there is no one with the same knowledge of that language who can understand. Accents. Certain accent can be very difficult to understand for e.g. People from Pakistan pronounce v as wâs and wâs as vâs e.g. they would say âvindowâ instead of âwindowâ and âvhatâ instead of âwhatâ. In a place like a hospital or doctors surgery you may be faced with these problems making it hard to fully understand a patient which will result in not being able to fully meet their needs. This can be overcome by having someone there to interpret or someone to sign when not having the same language or when having difficulty understanding accents. Or if someone uses jargon or technical language e.g. ICU stands for intensive care unit in the healthcare profession. Using Slang or informal...
Having the correct knowledge of different cultures could overcome this sometimes but in many case its almost inevitable to completely overcome it. Language. This can become a barrier when someone communicates in a certain language or even sign language and there is no one with the same knowledge of that language who can understand. Accents. Certain accent can be very difficult to understand for e.g. People from Pakistan pronounce v as wâs and wâs as vâs e.g. they would say âvindowâ instead of âwindowâ and âvhatâ instead of âwhatâ. In a place like a hospital or doctors surgery you may be faced with these problems making it hard to fully understand a patient which will result in not being able to fully meet their needs. This can be overcome by having someone there to interpret or someone to sign when not having the same language or when having difficulty understanding accents. Or if someone uses jargon or technical language e.g. ICU stands for intensive care unit in the healthcare profession. Using Slang or informal...