What Techniques Enhance Listening Skills in Pediatrics?
Several techniques can improve listening skills in the pediatric setting:
Active Listening: This involves fully concentrating, understanding, and responding to the child or parent's communication. It includes nodding, maintaining eye contact, and providing verbal affirmations. Open-Ended Questions: Asking questions that require more than a yes or no answer encourages more detailed responses and provides deeper insights into the child’s condition. Reflective Listening: This technique involves paraphrasing what the speaker has said to ensure understanding and show that their concerns are being taken seriously. Non-Verbal Cues: Observing body language, facial expressions, and other non-verbal forms of communication can provide additional context that verbal communication alone may not convey.
