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Design, conduct and evaluation of a communication course for oncology fellows
Renato Lenzi1, Walter F Baile, Jonathan Berek
1University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center, Houston 77030, USA. rlenzi@mdanderson.org
Background:
Training in the communication components of cancer care is necessary for the practice of oncology. We conducted a communication course for oncology fellows.
Methods:
Teaching methods included lectures, role playing and simulated patient interviews. We used self-reports, knowledge questionnaires and course/faculty evaluations.
Results:
A total of 17 fellows participated. Skills in dealing with bad news, denial and end-of-life issues improved. We obtained information on communication tasks commonly performed during patient interactions, various aspects of the course and faculty performance.
Conclusions:
Fellows' knowledge and self-efficacy improved postcourse. Information on challenges faced by trainees and their feedback may help focus the design of future courses.
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