Ways to incorporate interpersonal communication within the allied health care field.

 

Create an 8–10 slide presentation for other health care providers in your field that demonstrates ways for professional health care providers to communicate effectively. Address the following:

Describe ways to incorporate interpersonal communication within the allied health care field.
Explain the common group dynamics, diversity, and motivation found in the allied health care field.
Identify effective team builders that may enhance communication.
Explain effective strategies for handling conflict resolution based on the tenants of the Christian worldview.
Include a title slide, reference slide, and presenter’s notes.  

Refer to the resource, "Creating Effective PowerPoint Presentations," located in the Student Success Center, for additional guidance on completing this assignment in the appropriate style.

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. 
 

 

Presenter's Notes: Emphasize that communication is a two-way street, requiring concentration and empathy. Active listening is key to catching subtle cues from patients about changes in condition or from colleagues during high-stress moments.

 

Slide 3: 🤝 Group Dynamics and Diversity in Allied Health

 

Allied health teams are complex systems shaped by professional roles and cultural backgrounds.

Common Group Dynamics: Teams cycle through stages (Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing).

Challenge: The "Storming" phase often involves conflict over roles and authority; effective communication is essential to navigate it toward "Norming."

Professional Diversity: Teams consist of varied disciplines (PT, RT, OT, SLP, RN, MD).

Benefit: Provides a holistic view of the patient.

Challenge: Can lead to professional "silos" if respect for all scopes of practice is absent.

Cultural Diversity: Variation in background, beliefs, and communication styles.

Strategy: Promote cultural humility—a commitment to ongoing self-reflection and critique of one's own assumptions (Tervalon & Murray-Garcia, 1998).

Presenter's Notes: Discuss the importance of acknowledging the inherent power dynamic in healthcare and working toward flattened hierarchies where everyone feels safe to speak up.

 

Slide 4: 💡 Motivation in the Allied Health Field

 

Understanding what drives your team members is critical for effective management and communication.

Intrinsic Motivation: Driven by internal satisfaction, a sense of purpose, and the fulfillment of helping others.

Communication Focus: Recognizing individual impact on patient outcomes.

Extrinsic Motivation: Driven by external rewards (salary, praise, promotions).

Communication Focus: Providing clear, timely, and constructive performance feedback.

Sample Answer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This outline provides the structure for an 8-slide presentation (plus Title and References) designed for allied health care providers, focusing on effective communication, team dynamics, and conflict resolution from a Christian worldview.

 

🗣️ Effective Communication in Allied Health: A Presentation Outline

 

 

Slide 1: Title Slide

 

Title: Communicating for Care: Excellence in Interpersonal, Team, and Ethical Practice Presenter: [Your Name/Title] Date: [Date] Image:

 

Slide 2: 💬 Incorporating Interpersonal Communication

 

Interpersonal communication is the foundation for patient safety and professional trust. It involves both the art and science of connecting with others.

Active Listening: The cornerstone. Go beyond hearing; focus, interpret, and respond.

Technique: Use nonverbal cues (eye contact, nodding) and reflective statements ("It sounds like you're concerned about...").

Therapeutic Communication: Using verbal and nonverbal techniques to promote emotional comfort and facilitate expression of feelings (Arnold & Boggs, 2021).

Application: Validating a patient's fears or a colleague's stress.

Structured Handoffs (e.g., SBAR): A concise framework to ensure critical information is transferred accurately.

Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation.