Communication in a Diverse World

In nursing and midwifery, we do not just need to communicate, but communicate effectively. (England 345). The nursing environment daily encounters people from various backgrounds who need the services. Therefore, it should be the goal of every nurse and midwife to obtain the necessary skills needed to have effective communication. When conversing with the patients right from the start- greetings, starting and carrying on with the conversation, engaging in a leading talk to understand the problem and giving the client hope of getting well is desirable. A good eye contact is never to be confused with a glare, where one fixes their eyes on someone. Staring at someone while they speak is offensive in all the culture and nations of the world.

The gentle look at someone shows that you are concerned with the other party and you are interested in the topic being discussed. In the video, eye contact was perfectly used in connecting the two parties. The interviewer graced beautifully the amount of time the eyes were on the interviewee. (Caris‐Verhallen et al. The patient always wants to know that the doctor has understood their problem and they are going to do something to fix the problem. Psychologically, the patient automatically tunes in the healing mood. Use of Gestures Body gestures like motion of hands is so monumental in echoing what our deepest minds believe in. whenever we are lying or saying one thing but meaning the other, the gestures will definitely betray us.

We have little control over how we express ourselves with gestures. Using a lot of space while communicating using the hands means that you have more power over the other person and with confidence too. For nursing this may not be the best we could want. There is nothing to do with being powerful than someone in a medical set up. (Sully, Philippa, and Joan 169). Whenever someone smiles whether you are familiar to them or they are total strangers, there spikes an environment of friendliness. We all understand the language of the human smile. The therapeutic relation of a nurse and a patient is improved greatly when the nurse smiles, appropriately. In the video taken, this was well done. (Grant, Alec, and Shirley 540).

(Oliver et al. , 34) The other posture is a closed one. People hand their hands folded, legs crossed and their nature is coiling. The close postured person is not ready to share the information they have or if they do, then they are doing it grudgingly or uncheerfully. It will be tragedy for a nurse to be in this position. (Moyle 105). The opposite of this which is leaning backwards is an indicator that the particular part is withdrawn and disinterested with the conversation. It usually outs off people they are having good and flowing discussions. It is possible to attract someone using postural echoing. This is achieved by mirroring yourself to be in a similar position as the person you are talking with.

Even when the burse is feeling like it is the best thing they can do, they can compensate this physical closeness with a good eye contact. (Hagerty et al. Conclusion The vitality of effective communication cannot be overemphasized. Failing to communicate good brings patient care tumbling down. Many deaths have occurred due to nurses failing to communicate properly with the doctors. Caris‐Verhallen, Wilma MCM, Ada Kerkstra, and Jozien M. Bensing. "Non‐verbal behaviour in nurse–elderly patient communication. " Journal of advanced nursing 29. Cox, Sue, Bethan Jones, and David Collinson. Patusky. "Reconceptualizing the nurse‐patient relationship. " Journal of Nursing Scholarship 35. Heron, John.  Helping the client: A creative practical guide. "Communication channels to help build an international community of education and practice.