An interviewing style for nursing assessment

Area of Science:

• Health communication
• Qualitative research methods
• Patient-provider interaction

Background:

• Traditional health care interviews often follow a provider question-client answer format.
• This style can be perceived as interpersonally controlling and less client-centered.
• Effective communication is crucial for accurate health status assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review existing research on health care interviewing styles.
• To critique the traditional provider question-client answer model.
• To advocate for the conversational interview as a client-focused alternative.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of health care interviewing styles.
• Critical analysis of traditional and alternative communication approaches.
• Discussion of the conversational interview's potential benefits.

Main Results:

• The traditional provider question-client answer style is critiqued for being less client-focused.
• The conversational interview is presented as a more collaborative and less controlling communication style.
• This approach has the potential to foster a shared understanding of client health.

Conclusions:

• The conversational interview style is recommended for health care settings.
• Adopting a client-focused approach can improve communication accuracy.
• Enhanced shared understanding can lead to better health outcomes.