Question

Referring to dentistry, discuss factors that contribute to effective health messages and the barriers that can affect the way health messages are understood during patient's education sessions.

Answer 1

1.The factors that contribute to effective health messages :

• Active listening.
• Simplicity.
• Straight forwardness.
• Feedback.
• Speaking clearly/articulation.
• Knowledge of the receiver / audience.
• Speed and sequence of speech.
• Relationship between the sender and the receiver.

2.The barriers that can affect the way health messages are understood during patient's education sessions:

Cultural, interpersonal, attitudinal, psychosocial; physical, physiological; knowledge, interest, information overload; poor communication skills(either patient or clinician).