Question

Define the the concepts of therapeutic communication. Using at least 2 examples explain how and when you would use therapeutic communication to maintain effective processes of care in your future clinical practice.

Answer 1

1. THERAPEUTIC COMMUNICATION :

Therapeutic communication is a technique that prioritized the physical , mental, and emotional well beings of patient. Nurse provide patient with support and information while maintaining a level of professional distance and objectivity.

Therapeutic communication have five key characteristics ----

• Empathy

• Respect

• Genuineness

• Concreteness

• Confronation

EXAMPLE:

1.Active listening--A patient says a incident to the nurse .nurse tell "what happened next "?

2. Seeking clarification-- "I'm not sure .I understand, can you explain it to me."