3. Communication is a basic for human
relationship, without it, there is no sort of
relation will developed. As a psychiatric
nurse, it is very important to understand the
client and being understood by the client.
This can be attained through studying
communication process.
Introduction
4. Definition
-Communication is a continuous circular process by
which information such as ideas attitudes and feeling is
transmitted between people and their environment .
5. Purpose of Communication
1-To understand and be understood.
2-Communicate our beliefs & values.
3-Communicate perceptions & meanings.
4-Convey interest and understanding or insult and
judgment.
5-Interaction with others gives the individual sense of
identity and being a person’s .
6-Maintain, establish productive relationship.
7. 1-The Stimulus
The stimulus can be a need for information ,
comfort , or advice .
Ex :-
A stimulus in a nurse might be the perception
the client is feeling discomfort or confusion.
A stimulus a client is feeling discomfort , pain or
anxiety.
8. 2-The Sender
- Is the person who initiates the
transmission of information (verbal and
nonverbal)
9. 3-The Message
It is the information sent or expressed by other .
The clearest message are those that are well
organized and expressed in a familiar manner to the
reciver.
10. 4-Mediums (Channel)
A message can be sent through an
auditory (hearing) , visual (seeing)
or tactile (touch) medium.
Ex. A person may send a very clear
message through silence , body
language ,or hug .
11. 5-Receiver (Decoder)
Is the person who receives the message..
the receiver may then respond to the
sender by giving feedback to the sender.
12. 6- Feed back:
Is the measure by which the effectiveness of
the message is gauged.
