Training module on therapeutic communication in context of psychiatric nursing

Abstract

Communication is the basic human need. Communication includes verbal and non- verbal expression. Successful communication includes appropriateness, efficiency, flexibility and feedback. High anxiety, in both the nurse and the patient impedes communication. Self awareness during interview facilitates honest communication is helpful for the development of the mutual understanding between nurse and patient. This training module is so designed that it mainly aim to give adequate knowledge to DPN students, staff nurse and ward sister working in psychiatric Hospital. So that they will able to establish trusting relationship, wins the confidentiality whereby the client can reveal his thoughts and filings openly. Broad and specific objective, method of instruction AV aids, duration theory and practical sessions and contents are planned. A pre and post test questionnaires and also the answer key is planned to test the knowledge to target groups as well as to evaluate the effectiveness of the training programme.