Principles of Non-Verbal Communication in Clinical Practices
Under the patronage of Dr. Sahar Rafdan Al-Shahrani, Dean of the College of Nursing in Abha, and the supervision of Dr. Mona Al-Shreim, Vice Dean for Educational Affairs, the Student Care and Counseling Unit—in collaboration with the Nursing Club and the college's academic departments—organized a distinguished event titled:
"Non-Verbal Communication Skills in Clinical Nursing" Theme: "Beyond Words... What the Body Tells Us"
The event focused on body language and clinical intuition (physiognomy), highlighting the profound dimensions of non-verbal cues and their direct impact on the quality of nursing care and building patient trust.
Key Lectures and Presentations
The program featured a series of insightful lectures delivered by esteemed faculty members:
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Basics of Body Language and Clinical Intuition: Presented by Dr. Sahar Mahmoud.
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Silent Caregivers: Body Language in Nursing: Presented by Dr. Lizzy Sonia.
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Body Language and Nursing Care: A Silent Intercultural Dialogue: Presented by Dr. Hanan Awad.
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Managing Nursing Shifts via Body Language: Harmony within Multicultural Teams: Presented by Dr. Sahar Hamdi.
Additionally, a specialized educational video prepared by Dr. Nagwa El-Feshawy was screened. It demonstrated the importance of tone of voice, facial expressions, and personal space (proxemics) in clinical settings, bridging the gap between theory and practice.
Interactive Sessions and Student Contributions
Level 4 students, under the supervision of Dr. Maysa Ragab, delivered an outstanding theatrical performance comparing:
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Ineffective Non-Verbal Communication: Showing how it leads to misunderstandings or patient discomfort.
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Effective Non-Verbal Communication: Demonstrating how it reassures patients and increases satisfaction.
Conclusion and Recommendations
Participants emphasized the necessity of integrating body language skills as a core component of daily nursing training to bridge communication gaps.
