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Exploring language about families.

E Ahmann1, J Lawrence

  • 1Department for Family Support Services, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, MD 21213, USA.

Pediatric Nursing
|October 26, 1999
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Healthcare communication profoundly impacts patient-provider relationships. Using positive, strength-based language when discussing families enhances perceptions and strengthens therapeutic alliances in healthcare settings.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Communication
  • Family-Centered Care
  • Health Disparities

Background:

  • Effective communication is crucial in healthcare settings.
  • Language used to describe families influences perceptions and interactions.
  • Negative terminology can negatively impact families and providers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the impact of language on family-provider communication.
  • To identify commonly used negative terminology about families.
  • To promote the use of more positive and strength-based language.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized an activity called "Watch Our Language" from Project Copernicus' Family Centered Communication Skills: Facilitator's Guide.
  • Facilitated workshops with nurses and healthcare providers at conferences.

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  • Encouraged brainstorming on negative family terminology and its effects.

    • Main Results:

    • Generated thoughtful discussion on negative language concerning families.
    • Identified the impact of language on family and provider perceptions.
    • Brainstormed a list of positive family strengths and better terminology.

    Conclusions:

    • Awareness of language is essential for effective family-centered communication.
    • Shifting from negative to positive language can improve family-provider relationships.
    • Promoting strength-based communication fosters better healthcare experiences for families.