Analyzing Culturally Effective Communication in Healthcare Settings

This report delves into the critical aspects of culturally effective communication within the healthcare setting. It emphasizes the importance of understanding cultural integrity, comprehension of words, and avoiding incorrect assumptions to foster better patient-provider relationships. The report highlights the significance of health literacy and the need for capacity-building programs to equip healthcare professionals with the necessary skills. It addresses the potential negative impacts of poor communication, such as reduced patient adherence and increased medical errors, while advocating for strategies that promote patient empowerment and improved health outcomes. The assignment emphasizes the need for healthcare providers to be aware of the influence of culture on how patients understand, process, and apply health-related information. The report also examines the role of the interpreter and the potential benefits of effective communication for patients, healthcare providers, and the healthcare system. It references several academic sources that support the findings and recommendations.

Culturally Effective
Communication

Culturally effective
communication
The culturally effective communication
means the communication which will be done
should be comprehended by both the party.
The cultural integrity should be maintained in
the communication (Andersen & Vedsted,
2015).
If there are problems then the interpreter
should be used to make proper
communication.
Culturally effective communication should be
done by the will include the factors which
enhance the cultural communication.

Gratuitous concurrence
Gratuitous concurrence should be
maintained when communication
with the patient in the health
industry (Coker, Olugbile &
Oluwatayo, 2015).
It is very much important to
maintain the cultural integrity of
the concerned patient.

Comprehension of
words
If the cultural integrity of the patient is to be
maintained properly then it is essential to
comprehend the meanings of the words and
expression of the patient.
It is very important to know the exact
meaning of the words the patient is trying to
express because if that word is misunderstood
that might hurt the cultural belief of the
patient (Cheng & Worth, 2015).
If the cultural belief of the patient is hurt then
it will automatically result in the degradation
of his mental and physiological health.

Incorrect Assumption
If there is communication between the patient
and the medical professional the whole nursing
care system will be affected.
Cultural beliefs of the patient might be
disrespected by the medical professional so the
medical professional should not be judgmental
about the condition (Fasina, 2016).
If the medical professional is judgmental and
makes an incorrect assumption about the patient
due to improper literacy about the subject then
there is high risk of hearting the cultural belief of
the patient (Khan Niazi, 2013).

Proper literacy in the health
care industry
It is very much required for the
proper literacy of the medical
professional.
Since there is no margin of error
in the medical profession proper
literacy about the health issue is
essential for the proper
assessment and diagnosis of the
patient (Goldstuck, 2014).

Capacity building programs
regarding literacy
It is very much essential to build
the capacity of the employees so
that the professional’s posses
required amount of literacy to
combat the complex health
issues of the patient (Guimaro &
Carvalho, 2014).
Effectively of the health care will
increase through proper literacy
program.

References
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