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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Pediatric Subspecialty Training
  • Communication Skills Development

Background:

  • Effective communication is crucial for pediatric subspecialty fellows, particularly when delivering difficult news.
  • Existing training methods may not adequately prepare fellows for complex patient and family interactions.
  • A need exists for structured curricula to enhance fellows' communication competencies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and pilot a mixed-methods curriculum for pediatric subspecialty fellows.
  • To improve fellows' skills in navigating difficult conversations and delivering bad news.
  • To assess the feasibility of implementing this curriculum in training programs.

Main Methods:

  • A mixed-methods curriculum combining didactics, role-play, and bedside coaching with a procedure card was developed.
  • Participants' communication skills were assessed at baseline and after the intervention.
  • Faculty coaching and a procedure card prompt were used during difficult conversations.

Main Results:

  • Self-efficacy scores significantly improved in delivering difficult news (3.0 to 4.1), conducting family conferences (2.5 to 3.6), and responding to emotions (3.4 to 4.2).
  • Investigator assessments showed improved clarity (2.5 to 3.9) and empathy (2.7 to 3.3).
  • The curriculum demonstrated feasibility with 60% of participants completing the pilot.

Conclusions:

  • Bedside coaching combined with a procedure card effectively enhanced pediatric fellows' communication skills.
  • The developed curriculum shows promise for improving fellows' ability to handle difficult conversations.
  • Further research is recommended to optimize curriculum modifications for enhanced feasibility.