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Subject Area
Understanding patient behaviour
Focus
Empathetic care
Simulation Title
De-escalation of anxiety for a patient in a hospital ward
Introduction Theoretical Background Exercises Videos Role-play Cards Facilitator's Notes Extra Resources
1 . Anxiety is one of the most common behavioural responses patients exhibit during stressful situations.
2 . Aggression in patients is always a sign of anger.
3 . Non-verbal cues such as body language, posture and facial expressions can help identify stress in patients.
4 . Non-verbal communication, such as maintaining eye contact and using open body language, can help calm a stressed patient.
5 . Patients who withdraw during stressful situations are always uninterested in receiving care.
6 . Which of the following is a common behavioural response to stress in patients?
7 . What is one way to help a patient who is withdrawing from interaction during stress?
8 . How can offering control to a patient reduce their anxiety?
9 . What type of communication can help a patient feel heard and reduce stress?
10 . Why is it important to use clear and calm language when communicating with anxious patients?