University:
University of Nottingham
Course:
B723 | Midwifery
Academic year:

2024
Views:

158

Pages:

2
Author:

Christy C.

Effective Questioning Skills Questions are an important element to implement in communication to develop conversations and provoke the communicant to express their ideas/ideas/feelings. Questions are more difficult to learn and explain than to practice.Things to consider when making questions include: -Listen to focus on making the next question. Determine the reason for the purpose of asking the question.Don't ask too many questions (focus on the existing problem). The following are the types of questions that can be used in communication. ii. Closed Questions a. This type of question makes the questioner control the conversation where there will be limited responses. b. Usually the questions are quite simple c. "How old are you?" d. “Do you prefer milk or cream?” e. Questions can provide factual information. This question can be done at the beginning to break the stiffness, reduce anxiety and nervousness. f. If it takes too long/often, problems can arise. g. For patients who are only able to answer short questions, the result is that officers have to ask questions repeatedly, even though it takes a long time h. In the end, the officers did not listen to the answers to the questions asked. iii. Open Question a. The use of open questions can give the person being asked the freedom to answer the questions asked. b. Often does not produce the exact answer that the questioner wants, tends to answer according to the topic. c. Open and closed questions can be used simultaneously, depending on the circumstances by predicting the direction of the conversation. d. Starting the conversation with open questions and then gradually with more specific questions is termed a funnel. e. For example: What would you like to do, if you had more time? What types of plants do you plant in your yard? iv. Leading Questions There are three types of leading questions. a. Direction of conversation Directing individuals to express opinions or assumptions they already have. This type is named conversation direction because this type suggests the answer that the respondent would give if they were given the opportunity to do so. b. Example: “Isn't she a great cook?” Emphasis on consent Placing emphasis on the individual to agree with what is said by the speaker. Example: "You certainly brush your teeth every day, right?" c. Hidden sharpness Directing respondents without their knowledge. v. Effective question These questions relate to feelings and emotions, for example: “How do you feel after surgery? vi. Probing Questions Probing and persuading clients is a verbal point to help patients talk about themselves and navigate their situation more clearly. Clarify the experiences that gave rise to certain behaviors. Persuading is a short (one or two word) rephrasing question that returns and focuses the previous question.