DSRS1210/HLTH1304 Reflective Communication Checklist Pro-Forma

This article discusses the importance of communication skills in interprofessional practice. It includes a checklist pro-forma that covers three vital skills: written communication, open communication, and active listening. The author reflects on how the topic has helped in developing their communication skills and suggests steps to further develop these skills.

DSRS1210/HLTH1304 REFLECTIVE COMMUNICATION CHECKLIST PRO-FORMA
Brief summary that describes how the topic has assisted you (or not) in developing your own communication skills;
The topic of skills required to communicate effectively with other professions has helped me to gain rich knowledge about skills and values needed to communicate with inter-
professional team. By researching on topic to identify communication skills of nursing staff and by the attending class lectures related to communication skills, I am clear about
values needed in team work. I now realize that apart from effective communication skill set, value also has a place in inter-professional practice to build mutual respect and
develop trust. This can eventually aid in the way to open communication with staffs too.
I am glad to state that after completing the Part A topic, I have improved three vitals skills related to communication. Firstly, I have improved my written communication skills
as after getting feedback, I realized the importance of supporting fact with research evidence. It has enabled me to write in a professional and academic manner. In future,
clear writing skills will help me to engage in effective handover and consultation process with the medical team.
The ability to engage in clear communication is also a skill that I have acquired. I can now give clear and précised message that any layperson can understand without
reviewing the past context. This is necessary save time during inter-professional collaboration too. I have also developed active listening skill as earlier I was very attentive,
however after attending lecture on team work and inter-professional collaboration, I learnt about the benefits of active listening skills. Active listening skills can minimize
chances of error or misunderstanding during the communication process.
Annotated Checklist
Where would you rank this
skill prior to the start of
semester
Where would you rank
this skill now
Name of
Communication
Skill
Description of aspect of
skill requiring
development
Not demonstrated
Developing
Sound
High level
Advanced
Reflection on why you
rank the skill at this
level
Not demonstrated
Developing
Sound
High level
Advanced Reflection on how the skill
developed and why you
now rank this skill at this
level
Steps to further develop the skill
Skill 1 Written communication Earlier I faced
difficulty in writing a
presentable work. I
could systematically
arrange things and
my writing was not
coherent
The skill developed after
completing the part A
task and correcting my
writing based on
feedback. I have ranked
my skill as sound because
now I can write a clear
and concise message and
In my future practice as a
nurse, I need to further develop
my writing skills so that clinical
message is easy for all to
understand.

discuss them with valid
evidence too if required.
Skill 2
Open communication
and giving clear
messages
Earlier I was nervous
before conversation
with anyone and was
confused regarding
where to start
I could improve my ability
to communicate openly
after attending lectures
on communication skill
and regularly talking with
my tutor regarding ways
to engage in open
communication process
To go to the advance level, I
need to gain practical
knowledge in working with
professionals from different
field
Skill 3
Active listening skills I was very inattentive
and lacked the
knowledge that active
listening is also a
crucial part of
communication
process
The learning related to
communication skill set
during inter-professional
practice and my interest
in developing my
communication skills
supported me to develop
my active listening skills
Active listening in a hectic
environment like health care
setting will be difficult and
being able to do so in a
complex care environment with
complex patient will help to
advance my listening skills.