Efficacy of a Cancer Research UK communication skills training model for oncologists: a randomised controlled trial

The Lancet ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 359 (9307) ◽  
pp. 650-656 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lesley Fallowfield ◽  
Valerie Jenkins ◽  
Vern Farewell ◽  
Jacky Saul ◽  
Anthony Duffy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Research ◽  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Training Model ◽  
Communication Skills Training ◽  
Randomised Controlled

scholarly journals Effect of a 2-day communication skills training on nursing and midwifery students’ empathy: a randomised controlled trial

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. e023666 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mustapha Alhassan
Keyword(s):  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Baseline Data ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Communication Skills Training ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Randomised Controlled

IntroductionEmpathy is crucial to the fundamental aim and achievement of nursing and midwifery goals. Researchers agree on the positive role empathy plays in interpersonal relationships when providing healthcare. Models of good communication have been developed to assist nurses, midwives and doctors to improve their ability to communicate with patients. This study investigated the effect of a 2-day communication skills training (CST) on nursing and midwifery students’ empathy in a randomised controlled trial.MethodsThe two groups had a baseline data collection at the same time. The intervention group had a CST, followed by post-test on day 3. The control group had post-test on day 4 just before their CST. The empathy outcome was measured with Jefferson Scales of Empathy-Health Professions Student version. Both groups had a follow-up test at the same time 6 months after the CST.ResultsIn this study, there was no statistically significant difference in the scores of empathy between the groups F(1, 171)=0.18, p=0.675. The intervention group had baseline T1 (M=109.8, SD=9.8, d=0.160), and post-test T2 (M=111.9, SD=9.0, d=0.201), whereas the control group had baseline T1 (M=107.9, SD=11.46, d=0.160), and post-test T2 (M=110.0, SD=11.0, d=0.201). Baseline data were collected on 15 June 2013.ConclusionsThis study has shown that empathy may not be enhanced within a short period after CST.

scholarly journals Have 100 years of talking therapies taught psychiatrists how to communicate?

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 221-224
Author(s):  
Jon Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Communication Skills ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Communication Skills Training ◽  
East Anglia ◽  
Mental Health Settings ◽  
The One ◽  
Randomised Controlled ◽  
The University ◽  
Formal Communication

SUMMARYFormal communication skills training is the norm at UK medical schools, and evidence is mounting that it is effective in a number of domains, including patient satisfaction and shared decision-making, leading to improved treatment adherence. However, applying these models in mental health settings is challenging, despite the fact that positive therapeutic relationships and an ability to actively manage consultations are the cornerstone of psychiatric practice. Communication skills training is still too often regarded as better suited to physical health consultations than more complex psychiatric interviews. Here, it is considered why this might be, with reference to the one eligible randomised controlled trial identified in this systematic literature review.DECLARATION OF INTERESTJ.W. has previously worked with Professor Papageorgiou at the University of East Anglia and has authored chapters in books that she has co-edited.

Effect of Communication Skills Training Program for Oncologists Based on Patient Preferences for Communication When Receiving Bad News: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (20) ◽  
pp. 2166-2172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maiko Fujimori ◽  
Yuki Shirai ◽  
Mariko Asai ◽  
Kaoru Kubota ◽  
Noriyuki Katsumata ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Communication Skills ◽  
Patient Preferences ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Communication Skills Training ◽  
Communication Performance

Purpose The aim of this study was to identify the effects of a communication skills training (CST) program for oncologists, developed based on patient preferences regarding oncologists' communication. Participants and Methods Thirty oncologists were randomly assigned to either an intervention group (IG; 2-day CST workshop) or control group (CG). Participants were assessed on their communication performance during simulated consultation and their confidence in communicating with patients at baseline and follow-up. A total of 1,192 patients (response rate, 84.6%) who had consultations with the participating oncologists at baseline and/or follow-up were assessed regarding their distress using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, satisfaction with the consultation, and trust in their oncologist after the consultation. Results At the follow-up survey, the performance scores of the IG had improved significantly, in terms of their emotional support (P = .011), setting up a supportive environment (P = .002), and ability to deliver information (P = .001), compared with those of the CG. Oncologists in the IG were rated higher at follow-up than those in the CG in terms of their confidence in themselves (P = .001). Patients who met with oncologists after they had undergone the CST were significantly less depressed than those who met with oncologists in the CG (P = .027). However, the CST program did not affect patient satisfaction with oncologists' style of communication. Conclusion A CST program based on patient preferences is effective for both oncologists and patients with cancer. Oncologists should consider CST as an approach to enhancing their communication skills.

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