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[KoMPASS--design, implementation and experiences concerning a structured communication skills training for physicians
Frank Vitinius1, Bernd Sonntag, Yvette Barthel
1Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychosomatik und Psychotherapie, -Universitätsklinikum Köln.
Summary
The KoMPASS Training program significantly enhances oncologists' communication skills with cancer patients. Participants reported improved self-efficacy and practical application in clinical settings, demonstrating effective skill transfer.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Medical Education
- Communication Skills Training
Context:
- Challenges in physician-patient communication within oncology.
- Need for specialized communication training for oncologists.
- Existing communication training programs and their limitations.
Purpose:
- To develop and evaluate the KoMPASS Training program for improving oncologists' communication skills.
- To assess the transfer of learned communication skills into clinical practice.
- To measure the impact of training on physicians' self-efficacy and stress levels.
Summary:
- The KoMPASS project developed an intensive communication skills training program for oncologists.
- 39 training sessions were conducted with 335 physicians.
- Participant feedback after 4 months showed successful skill transfer, personal relief, and enhanced self-efficacy and communicative competence.
Impact:
- Demonstrated high practical usefulness and personal learning achievements, even for experienced practitioners.
- Indicated successful transfer of skills into clinical practice.
- Provided a foundation for further research on self-efficacy, empathy, stress, and competence in oncologists.
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