Communication barriers that reduce effectiveness of communication
Identify the types of barriers that can reduce the effectiveness of communication. Include an example of how you have overcome communication barriers with a service user, or perhaps their family, or carer, whilst carrying out your work duties.
GUIDANCE
There are a broad range of factors that can be interpreted as ‘barriers’. For example, language, age, cultural differences.
Explain how people from different backgrounds may use and/or interpret communication methods in different ways AC.
31.2: Identify barriers to effective communication AC.
31.3: Demonstrate ways to overcome barriers to communication AC.
31.4: Demonstrate how to use strategies that can be used to clarify misunderstandings.
