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Barriers to communication (Tone of voice (hearing difficulties, speaking…
Barriers to communication
Physical
medication effects
speech and language
too unwell
Deaf
Pain
fatigue
hearing aids/glasses available
psychological
not trusting
drug use and effects
Anxiety
not feeling listened too
Cultural
language barrier
gender
Beliefs and values
signs and symbols can be an insult to some cultures
Religion
Environmental
noise
temperature
lighting
uncomfortable
Time/Workload
learning disabilities
not able to understand information or retain it
staff not being able to do sign language
Body language
lack of visual aids / picture tools
Tone of voice
hearing difficulties
speaking too loud
body language
Jargon, not talking in simple terms
Talking too fast
Accents
overload of information
interuptions
not maintaining eye contact
Embarresed
Family
peer pressure
expectations
Dementia