Communication UPDATED SCRIPT 2026
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● How does effective communication impact healthcare? Answer: It
relates to higher patient satisfaction and better understanding of health
conditions.
● List the components of common communication theories. Answer:
Meaning, Receiver, Feedback, Environment, Process, Message, Sender,
Symbols, Transmission.
● What is Systems Theory in communication? Answer: A model that
emphasizes the interdependence of sender and receiver in the
communication process.
● Define patient-centered care. Answer: Care that focuses on
empowering the patient and working with them rather than for them.
● What are the key components of Nursing's Metaparadigm? Answer:
Person, Environment, Health, Nursing.
, ● What does the WHO define health as? Answer: A state of complete
physical, mental and social well-being, not merely the absence of
disease.
● What are the outcomes of effective communication in healthcare?
Answer: Improved patient understanding, personalized treatment
partnerships, effective diagnosis, and better health outcomes.
● What is the goal of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)? Answer: To apply
research results to enhance the quality of care and improve patient
outcomes.
● How can nurses improve communication with patients? Answer: By
determining preferences, adapting to communication styles, and
verifying understanding.
● What is a major cause of errors in healthcare? Answer: A lack of
proper communication.
● What tools can ensure safer handoffs in nursing? Answer: Handoff
tools such as SBAR.
● What is a barrier to safe communication in healthcare? Answer: Lack
of organizational structure for documenting communication errors.