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Ruth Bailey1, Caroline Davies

  • 1Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Nursing Management (Harrow, London, England : 1994)
|April 11, 2006
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Nurses and midwives need support to effectively challenge colleagues. An innovative drama-based training package offered practical skills in a safe space, showing positive initial evaluations for improving healthcare communication.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare professional development
  • Nursing and Midwifery education
  • Interprofessional communication

Background:

  • Implementation of new policies necessitates effective communication strategies among healthcare professionals.
  • Nurses and midwives face challenges in effectively addressing and challenging colleagues' practices.
  • A gap exists in practical, skills-based training for assertive communication in clinical settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate an innovative training program to enhance nurses' and midwives' ability to challenge colleagues.
  • To provide a safe and practical learning environment for skill development in assertive communication.
  • To assess the initial reception and perceived utility of a drama-based training intervention.

Main Methods:

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  • A novel training package utilizing dramatic role-playing scenarios was designed.
  • Participants engaged in simulated challenging conversations within a supportive, controlled environment.
  • Post-training feedback and evaluations were collected to gauge program effectiveness.

    • Main Results:

    • The drama-based training program received positive evaluations from participants.
    • Attendees reported gaining practical tips and confidence in challenging colleagues.
    • The training provided a safe space for practicing newly acquired communication skills.

    Conclusions:

    • Innovative training methods, such as using drama, can effectively support nurses and midwives in developing crucial communication skills.
    • The program demonstrated initial success in equipping healthcare professionals to challenge colleagues assertively.
    • Further research is required to ascertain the long-term impact of this training on actual clinical practice and patient care.