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Setup and Execution of the Rapid Cycle Deliberate Practice Death Notification Curriculum

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Discussing Serious News.

Hilary Flint¹, Mark Meyer¹, Monir Hossain²

¹1 Department of Anesthesia, Division of Pain Management, Palliative Care, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, USA.

The American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Care

|November 26, 2015

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Pediatric residents showed increased confidence in communicating serious news after a workshop including bereaved parents. This novel approach enhanced realism and improved communication skills for physicians.

Keywords:

Pediatric palliative care bereaved parents communication skills resident education

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Pediatrics
Communication Skills Training

Background:

Effective communication of serious news is crucial for physicians.
Pediatric residents require specialized training in delivering difficult information compassionately.
Current communication training may lack realistic patient/family interaction.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate a novel communication skills workshop for pediatric residents.
To assess the impact of including bereaved parents in role-play scenarios.
To measure changes in residents' confidence in communicating serious news.

Main Methods:

A communication skills workshop was developed for pediatric residents.
The workshop incorporated role-playing exercises with bereaved parents.
Post-workshop surveys assessed residents' perceived efficacy and confidence levels.

Main Results:

Residents reported significant increases in confidence for discussing goals, managing emotions, and expressing empathy.
The inclusion of bereaved parents was perceived as highly beneficial, enhancing the realism of the training.
Residents believed their overall ability to communicate serious news had improved.

Conclusions:

A communication skills workshop involving bereaved parents effectively boosted pediatric residents' confidence.
The realistic simulation provided by bereaved parents significantly enhanced the training experience.
This intervention offers a promising model for improving physician communication in sensitive situations.