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Evaluating Communication Skills.

J. Van Dalen1, C.J.A.H. Prince, A.J.J.A. Scherpbier

  • 1Skillslab, University of Maastricht, P.O. Box 616, 6200 MD Maastricht, The Netherlands. Phone: +31 43 388 1793; Fax: +31 43 361 8612; E-mail:

Advances in Health Sciences Education : Theory and Practice
|October 19, 2002
PubMed
Summary

This study validated an instrument measuring medical students' communication skills. Results show significant improvements in doctor-patient encounter skills after targeted training, confirming the instrument's validity.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Communication Skills Training
  • Psychometrics

Background:

  • Effective communication is crucial for quality healthcare.
  • Longitudinal training programs are essential for developing medical students' communication abilities.
  • Assessing communication skills requires validated instruments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the construct validity of an instrument designed to measure communication skill quality.
  • To evaluate changes in medical students' communication competence over one academic year.
  • To confirm the reliability of the MAAS-Global criteria list in assessing simulated patient encounters.

Main Methods:

  • A longitudinal study design was employed over one curriculum year.
  • 42 and 35 videotaped simulated patient encounters were assessed at the beginning and end of the third year, respectively.

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  • Nineteen trained observers utilized the MAAS-Global criteria list for assessment.

    • Main Results:

    • A statistically significant difference in communication skill competence was observed between the beginning and end of the third year.
    • Students demonstrated improved routine in conducting doctor-patient encounters.
    • Enhanced structuring capability in communication was noted, reflecting previously trained skills.

    Conclusions:

    • The study supports the construct validity of the instrument for measuring communication skills.
    • The findings indicate that the communication skills training program effectively enhanced students' abilities.
    • The MAAS-Global criteria list is a valid tool for assessing communication competence in medical education.