Question

Compare and contrast communication patterns and behaviors among German and Haitian populations.

Describe four strategies health care provides can use to effectively communicate with individuals and families from German and Haitian populations.

Answer 1

Compare and contrast:
Haitian and German communication pattern and behavior:
Haitian:
Haiti has an unwritten knowledge and has an oral culture for daily communication. They are open-minded and discuss any content provoke. In the rural areas, they often greet each other and they avoid eye contact and maintain touching culture as a form of communication. They rarely show public affection and usually wear western-style clothing. They will be busy in business management and they are poor in punctuality.
German:
German has strong moral sensitivity lessons. They have direct communication style and speak honestly, explicitly and clearly. culture provides important role in behavior and communication. style of communication varies from country to country. There are issues in verbal and nonverbal communication. eye contact is accepted, they enjoy quietness and privacy. They are straight forward, polite character. german speak different dialects, they are more conscious about punctuality, hardworking and prudent. they have a great deal with written communication and have a causal relationship.
Recognize patients from their diverse backgrounds and communication needs. effective communication is a complex process for diverse patients.
- build rapport with the patient and use both verbal and nonverbal communication for their understanding.
-Use simple words and never use acronyms and jargon
-Be specific and concrete it help drive the positive patient outcome
-Provide respect for their culture and beliefs and provide valuable concern.