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Withdrawn: Simulated Donor Family Encounters at Organ Transplantation Coordinators In-service Training Course:
O S Karabilgin1, N Altug2, S A Caliskan1
1Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Education, Izmir, Turkey.
Transplantation Proceedings
|August 22, 2015
Summary
This study enhanced organ transplantation coordinator training with simulated donor family encounters and communication skills. Participants reported high satisfaction and successfully applied learned skills in practice, improving donor family interactions.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Transplantation Medicine
- Communication Skills Training
Background:
- The organ transplantation coordinator course was modified using the ADDIE model.
- The revised curriculum incorporated simulated donor family encounters (SDFEs) and enhanced communication skills training.
Discussion:
- The study evaluated participant satisfaction, knowledge acquisition, and practical application of learned skills.
- A mixed-methods approach, including surveys, tests, and interviews, was employed for comprehensive evaluation.
Key Insights:
- Participants reported high overall satisfaction (8.65/10) and significant knowledge gain (96% post-test score).
- 70% of participants demonstrated sufficient performance in simulated donor family encounters.
- 77.6% of self-reported work-related targets were achieved within a year.
Outlook:
- The modified course effectively improved participants' confidence and skills in managing donor family interactions.
- Further research could explore long-term impact and standardized assessment of communication skills in organ donation coordination.
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