Still Coming Out of the Dark: Enduring Effects of Simulation-Based Communication Skills Training for Radiology Residents—Four-Year Follow-Up

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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A Simulation-Based Communication Skills Training in Treating First-Episode Psychosis for Psychiatry Residents

Academic Psychiatry ◽

10.1007/s40596-020-01287-w ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 44 (5) ◽

pp. 638-639

Author(s):

Vasilka Natacha Deleva ◽

Daniel Zigman

Keyword(s):

Communication Skills ◽

Skills Training ◽

First Episode Psychosis ◽

First Episode ◽

Communication Skills Training ◽

Psychiatry Residents ◽

Episode Psychosis ◽

Simulation Based

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Teaching Communication Skills in Breast Imaging

Journal of Breast Imaging ◽

10.1093/jbi/wbz008 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 139-142 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Carolynn M DeBenedectis

Keyword(s):

Communication Skills ◽

Breast Imaging ◽

Image Interpretation ◽

Effective Communication ◽

Skills Training ◽

Good News ◽

Communication Skills Training ◽

Procedural Skills ◽

Simulation Based

Abstract Breast radiologists communicate life-changing results to patients every day. It is critical for breast radiologists to be effective communicators and to deliver difficult and good news effectively and empathetically. Communication skills can be just as important as image interpretation and procedural skills in breast imaging. Breast radiologists can learn effective communication through practice. In addition, simulation-based communication skills training can help our trainees practice their communication skills in a low-stakes environment and become more comfortable with communicating difficult results. This manuscript sets out to familiarize breast radiologists with what effective communication skills are, as well as how to learn and teach them.

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Improved Conversation Outcomes After Social Communication Skills Training for People With Traumatic Brain Injury and Their Communication Partners: A Clinical Trial Investigating In-Person and Telehealth Delivery

Journal of Speech Language and Hearing Research ◽

10.1044/2019_jslhr-19-00076 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 63 (2) ◽

pp. 615-632 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Rachael Rietdijk ◽

Emma Power ◽

Michelle Attard ◽

Robert Heard ◽

Leanne Togher

Keyword(s):

Clinical Trial ◽

Traumatic Brain Injury ◽

Communication Skills ◽

Social Communication ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Skills Training ◽

Communication Skills Training ◽

Social Communication Skills ◽

Communication Partners

Purpose The aim of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of social communication skills training (TBIconneCT) for people with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and their communication partners, delivered in-person or via telehealth, on quality of conversations. Method This study is a clinical trial, including an in-person intervention group ( n = 17), a telehealth intervention group ( n = 19), and a historical control group ( n = 15). Participants were adults at least 6 months post moderate-to-severe TBI with social communication skills deficits and their usual communication partners. Participants completed a casual and purposeful conversation task at pre-intervention, postintervention, and a follow-up assessment. A blinded assessor evaluated conversations using the Adapted Measure of Participation in Conversation and the Adapted Measure of Support in Conversation. Treatment effects were examined by comparing groups on change in ratings between pre- and posttraining. Maintenance of effects was examined using change between posttraining and follow-up assessment. The trial protocol was registered with the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ACTRN12615001024538). Results Trained participants with TBI had significant improvements in participation in casual conversation compared to controls. Trained communication partners also had significant improvements compared to controls on ratings of support in casual conversations. However, treatment effects were not maintained at follow-up for two of eight measures. Comparisons between outcomes of in-person and telehealth groups found negligible to small effect sizes for six of eight measures. Conclusions The findings reinforce previous studies demonstrating the efficacy of communication partner training after TBI. Telehealth delivery produced similar outcomes to in-person delivery.

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Long term follow-up on health care professionals’ self-efficacy after communication skills training

Journal of Nursing Education and Practice ◽

10.5430/jnep.v3n10p91 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 3 (10) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Birgitte Nørgaard ◽

Jette Jette Ammentorp ◽

Poul Erik Kofoed

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Communication Skills ◽

Health Care Professionals ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Skills Training ◽

Communication Skills Training ◽

Long Term Follow Up

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Simulation-Based Communication Skills Training for Experienced Clinicians to Improve Family Conversations About Organ and Tissue Donation

Progress in Transplantation ◽

10.1177/1526924817731881 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 27 (4) ◽

pp. 339-345 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Julie Elizabeth Potter ◽

Jonathan J. Gatward ◽

Michelle A. Kelly ◽

Leigh McKay ◽

Ellie McCann ◽

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Keyword(s):

Communication Skills ◽

Skills Training ◽

Communication Training ◽

Tissue Donation ◽

Clinical Settings ◽

Communication Skills Training ◽

Balanced Approach ◽

Simulation Based ◽

Deceased Organ Donation ◽

Descriptive Statistical Analysis

Introduction: The approach, communication skills, and confidence of clinicians responsible for raising deceased organ donation may influence families’ donation decisions. The aim of this study was to increase the preparedness and confidence of intensive care clinicians allocated to work in a “designated requester” role. Design: We conducted a posttest evaluation of an innovative simulation-based training program. Simulation-based training enabled clinicians to rehearse the “balanced approach” to family donation conversations (FDCs) in the designated requester role. Professional actors played family members in simulated clinical settings using authentic scenarios, with video-assisted reflective debriefing. Participants completed an evaluation after the workshop. Simple descriptive statistical analysis and content analysis were performed. Results: Between January 2013 and July 2015, 25 workshops were undertaken with 86 participants; 82 (95.3%) returned evaluations. Respondents were registered practicing clinicians; over half (44/82; 53.7%) were intensivists. Most attended a single workshop. Evaluations were overwhelmingly positive with the majority rating workshops as outstanding (64/80; 80%). Scenario fidelity, competence of the actors, opportunity to practice and receive feedback on performance, and feedback from actors, both in and out of character, were particularly valued. Most (76/78; 97.4%) reported feeling more confident about their designated requester role. Discussion: Simulation-based communication training for the designated requester role in FDCs increased the knowledge and confidence of clinicians to raise the topic of donation.

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