The Range of Barriers to Effective Interpersonal Communications

The Range of Barriers to Effective Interpersonal Communications

These will look at

cultural, personal and environmental issues. The role of available

support services that are accessible to individuals, with the

restrictions on available services will be evaluated. The

effectiveness with which

the skills of communication are given and received will also be

evaluated.

There are many barriers to communications between a vast range of

people and cultures. Barriers to communications, because of cultural

differences, can arise because of the lack of understanding between

each culture, this could cause a clash between people. For example in

some African languages there are no words for “sorry,” which could

make people from other cultures think the Africans rude. Cultural

differences can be difficult when there is not respect between

cultures.

If a religion such as the Sikhs religion requires that they must wear

their

turbans at all times, this must be respected even if in a sterile

situation.

For example, a patient in hospital will wish to observe their religion

even whilst having surgery. Staff supporting these individuals must be

made aware of religious differences and how to treat them to show the

dignity and respect that each person is entitled to. On the job

training should be given about these issues to eliminate distress and

embarrassment for all parties involved.

Understanding and communicating with deaf people is hard to

Achieve, it could involve use of Makaton or British sign language.

This can

be acce...

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... is drawn up with the appropriate people, where providers can work

together to ensure good levels of care are met. Courses such as

British Sign Language or English as a Second Language can be found

free at most colleges. For different cultures although they are able

to speak and hear, there is a language barrier, which can stop

effective communication, and this can be ethically unacceptable

because people can cross these barriers if they choose to or try to

give time to understand.

Overall, barriers to communications can be a contributing factor in

neglectful situations. People may suffer and be excluded because of

other people’s neglect or omissions to report such barriers. It is

especially important in the caring profession, that we are aware and

do all that we can to overcome these barriers to communication.