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Virtual Adaptation of Empathetic Communication Training for Pediatric Interns
Jason Z Niehaus1, James E Slaven2, Lyle Fettig3
1Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
Objective:
Evaluate feasibility and effectiveness of virtual adaptation of in-person simulation-based empathetic communication training.
Methods:
Pediatric interns participated in virtual training session then completed post-session and 3 months follow up surveys.
Results:
Self-reported preparedness on the skills all improved significantly. The interns report the educational value as extremely high both immediately after and 3 months after training. 73% of the interns report using the skills at least weekly.
Conclusion:
A 1 day virtual simulation-based communication training is feasible, well received, and similarly effective as in-person training.
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