Explain the factors that may influence communication and interpersonal interactions in health and social care environments.

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 Explain the factors that may influence communication and interpersonal interactions in health and social care environments. (P3)

In this assignment I am going to be explaining the factors that are influencing effective communication and interpersonal interactions in health and social care environments. I will also be describing the factors that influenced communication in Mrs Singh’s case study.

Factors that effect communication

The environment

The environment effects communication is the lighting is not correct which can disturb people as they would not be able to see properly. The setting is not correct and the noise level is too high to communicate with people. (1)

Attitudes

The ability to be confident and to respond to others in an appropriate way for example by showing respect and not being rude.

Values and beliefs

The risk of making assumptions about someone before even getting to know them, also stereotyping the individual. (2)

Disability

As the person with a disability would like to interact and communicate in a certain way, which they feel comfortable with.

Content of communication

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Communicating with someone in a difficult complex or a sensitive situation as you may say something which would hurt them. (3)

Emotional needs

By the person feeling stressed and angry as they are suffering from depression or anxiety, also issues affecting their life. (4)

Nature of communication

The different types of communication such as spoken language, signs, symbols, written and electronic systems of communication. (5)

Cultural differences

People from different cultures have their own preferred ways for a lot of things, especially when it comes to communication. For example speaking to a service ...

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