Communication
The nurse will be able to communicate successfully using both verbal and nonverbal methods of communication. One must communicate clearly and effectively to discuss thoughts and sentiments with patients and their caregivers throughout their employment. Nurses and patients must communicate with clarity and attention to achieve the desired outcome (Staff, 2019). As a nurse, one should be able to guide and regulate the mood of discussion and content and techniques. This will make the patients free of stress and emotional stability and avoid the use of simple, ruthless, and cold language, which increases their confidence in their abilities to beat the condition.
As much as necessary, the language should be essential, and adjectives should be used sparingly. Nurses’ language should be characterized by qualities such as kindness, protection, explanation, and comfort. A nurse’s ability to effectively communicate with a patient first and foremost should be able to control and regulate their own emotions. Nurses need to adapt their emotional state before entering the work environment to feel empathy for the patient’s trust naturally and respect for the patient’s sentiments and emotions Staff, 2019). It is up to nurses to decide how they want to be seen by the public. Overall, the nurses’ voices were soft, and their communication was slower, with appropriate gestures and facial expressions showing their sympathy for the patients and their concern for them.
Face gestures, eye contact, and movement are the primary means of nonverbal communication, also known as “acts of language,” to fulfill the purpose of communication from language to improve communication and counseling. Using body language to convey meaning that words cannot convey is a great way to improve communication between care providers and patients.
Smiling, evoking warmth, and reducing the sense of distance between nurses and patients are some of the best ways to interact with patients. A person’s body language is an extension of their words. Nonverbal communication is crucial since it serves a powerful purpose in conveying information and being visually appealing. People in a relationship can communicate using body language, including gestures, motions, posture, and gestures that touch to transmit information and express sentiments and attitudes. The use of body language by nurses can help patients build trust and improve their language skills.
Respect of Cultural Practices and Customs
Providing culturally sensitive care to an increasingly diverse society may be done in various ways by nurses to show respect to cultural practices and customs. Understanding the importance of cultural competence in healthcare. Nurses must avoid making assumptions about cultures in which they have little experience. If this happens, the nurse’s relationship with the patient will be damaged, and the patient’s willingness to accept the therapy is likely to decrease. Do not be afraid to inquire if one has any questions. Most people from other cultures are happy to share their cultural differences with a healthcare physician who is prepared to listen (Holtz, 2017). Openness and purpose of hearing the patient should be shown through one’s body language when asking inquiries to a patient.
Nurse should attempt to integrate themselves into these cultures. When a patient has a language barrier, nurses need to build trust with them regardless of their ethnicity or race and use an interpreter. Active listening is essential in the healthcare field, which is especially true when dealing with patients who come from various ethnic or cultural backgrounds. When patients are at their most vulnerable, it is vital that they feel heard and respected.
Integrating Modern and Traditional Healthcare Methods
Expanding the scope and improving community health care outcomes can be achieved by integrating traditional and modern medical health systems. Despite their problems, the nurse should consider that cooperativeness among medical experts and healers can be found. It is in the best interest of healers to continue their education in the medical field, share their expertise with other health care professionals, and work together with them (Krah et al., 2017). As a result, they should encourage open communication and the building of trust to build a collaborative environment. Having a conversation and connecting with others has already resulted in collaboration and recommendations. Efforts to strengthen interpersonal relationships among stakeholders. Patients are more likely to be referred to clinics by healers who have a personal relationship with doctors.
Cross-referral networks thrive when doctors and healers see one other as colleagues or friends. In light of impediments to integration, such as lack of understanding and discrimination, substantial investment in interpersonal relationships is even more necessary (Krah et al., 2017). For integration to be successful, the nurse must be aware of the importance of conventional medication. In traditional medicine, healers are given respect and gratitude for their work because of social ideas of respect and reciprocity. The nurse may pick which healers get supplies and equipment (even simple, low-cost things like splints or gloves), and the nurse can decide which healers get supplies and equipment. Traditional practitioners would also benefit from the presence of running water and various forms of transportation. Those who practice traditional medicine rely on others for patient accommodations. In addition, a fair compensation system will aid in the integration process.
References
Holtz, C. (2017). Chapter 20: A unique perspective on health care in Panama. In Global Health Care: Issues and policies (pp. 549–578). Web.
Krah, E., de Kruijf, J., & Ragno, L. (2017). Integrating traditional healers into the health care system: challenges and opportunities in Rural Northern Ghana. Journal of Community Health, 43(1), 157–163. Web.
Staff, E. (2019). Seven Steps to Become a More Culturally Sensitive Nurse | EveryNurse.org. EveryNurse.org. Web.