Reflections about interpersonal communication

Abstract

Introduction: each one of us interprets the reality that surrounds us in a subjective way; we are able to communicate according to this catchment or interpretation.

Aim: realise a reflection on some appearances that allow us to develop an interpersonal and more effective communication.

Method: through the reflection on different theories, it is possible to build a simple diagram to follow in order to purchase consciousness and communicative skills.

Results: the communicative process is influenced by diverse factors. The perception is a source of conceptualization own of each individual, although in determinate circumstances can address to a community with similar experiences and expectations. Beliefs and values, have also individual and subjective character; it can comprise to communities, families and even be part of the culture of a more or less wide group of people. These disparities - showed by patients or by health professionals-, unchaining conflicts and disagreements that require skills to clarify and to consensus interventions to realise.

Conclusion: the capacity to purchase and develop tools of communication, will influence substantially in the type of interaction that are supported by our patients; being important, to prioritise the capacity of empathy and of sensitisation with the reality of the patient splitting of his own.