The ICF model was designed to intellectualise and classify human communication (Walsh, 2011). Function, participation and a sense of wellbeing can be influenced by different factors, these factors were taken into consideration when the ICF was developed (O 'Toole, 2012, p.12). Health professionals are encouraged to reflect on these factors, as they affect human function. Through ICF, health professionals are guided on how to overcome an individual’s difficulties that may limit their participation in daily life. This is achieved via positive collaboration with the individual (O 'Toole, 2012, p.12). Further, to this health professionals are expected to develop holistic goals that are not purely determined by assessment results or opinion. By expanding this to a person-centred approach, the unique needs and goals of the individual will be addressed (O 'Toole, 2012, p.12).
Slide 7: Models of Communication
The communication models were produced to give a visual depiction of how the theory operates to facilitate an understanding of their function (MC. 2013). Each of the three models Linear, Interactive, and Transactional, provide a different perspective on the communication process to …show more content…
By observing non-verbal behaviour, you can gain vital insight about how the individual is feeling, their emotional state, what they like or dislike and their relationships (Lakin, 2006, p. 59). For example intimacy, dominance, trust, and similarity. Non-verbal communication is developed through cognitive processes which are often unconscious and not controlled. Some examples of cognitive processes are the receiving, processing, judging and storing of information that induces learning (Lakin, 2006, p. 59). Insight into the person’s wellbeing, attention span, and responses can be gained by observing the position, colour, and movement of these visual cues (Egan,