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1Centre for Developmental Disability Health Victoria, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. Jane.Tracy@med.monash.edu.au
Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability
|November 29, 2008
Summary
A brief communication skills session significantly improved medical students' attitudes toward interacting with individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID). Students reported increased comfort, understanding, and appreciation after the training.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Disability Studies
- Healthcare Communication
Background:
- Negative attitudes towards individuals with developmental disabilities, including intellectual disabilities (ID), can negatively impact their healthcare.
- Understanding and addressing these attitudes is crucial for improving healthcare equity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of a communication skills training session on fourth-year medical students' attitudes towards interacting with people with developmental disabilities.
Main Methods:
- 128 undergraduate medical students completed an attitude scale before and after a 3-hour session.
- The session included a lecture, direct interaction with tutors with ID, and a communication exercise.
Main Results:
- A significant positive change in student attitudes was observed post-session.
- Students reported increased comfort, greater understanding of communication challenges, and higher regard for individuals with ID.
Conclusions:
- Brief communication training combined with direct interaction can positively influence medical students' attitudes towards people with disabilities.
- Further research is needed to explore the long-term effects on clinical practice.
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