Barriers to effective communication among health information managers in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi, Anambra state Department:Health Information Management By: Godstimearinze Project ID: 7511 Rating: (3.3) votes: 6 Price:₦4000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractEffective communication is essential for cooperative relationships in healthcare settings. This study examined barriers to effective communication among health information managers at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital. Fifty-three health information managers participated. A descriptive quantitative research design was used with a self-administered questionnaire. Key findings showed that 95% of participants encountered communication barriers including judgmental speech, defensiveness to feedback, and improper uses of authority. These hindered openness among staff. Furthermore, 85% identified knowledge gaps, unfriendly leadership tendencies, misunderstandings, and language barriers as contributors. The hypothesis that no significant barriers to effective communication exist among the sample was rejected, with the analysis indicating significant issues impeding effectiveness. Recommendations include implementing communication skills training for health information managers to facilitate meaningful connections with patients and coworkers. Additionally, addressing knowledge gaps, cultivating approachable leadership, and increasing cultural awareness would aid communication. Further studies into the impact of improved training and a more supportive institutional communication climate on patient care and outcomes could be beneficial. Overall, this highlights major communication barriers for an essential healthcare role and the need for multifaceted strategies targeting individual competencies and organizational culture to remedy impediments....Preview Download Preview +Other Health Information Management project topics and materials you might be interested in»Analysis of filing system and consequences of misfiling»Impact of health information management in healthcare delivery»Evaluation of the problems and constraints facing health record keeping and professionals»Assessment of challenges of health information management practice in General Hospital Ilorin, Kwara State»Analysis of filing system and consequences of misfiling patients health records in University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara state»A study into causes of misfiling among health information management professionals in health records department - case study of University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara state»Factors militating against effective documentation in health care delivery system in University of Benin Teaching Hospital Benin City, Edo state»Evaluation of confidentiality of patient health records among hospital staff»Evaluation of patient appointment system - a case study of university of Ilorin teaching hospital»Effect of lack of health information computerization in the primary health care system»Impact of electronic medical records on patients waiting time in health care delivery system in Federal Medical Center, Asaba, Delta state»Causes and consequences of breach of confidentiality of patient health information in Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos state»Impact of health statistics in the health care delivery system at University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State»Evaluation of the importance of health information management in primary health care»Knowledge and perception of health information management professionals on electronic coding for quality clinical data in University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara state