Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Community Based Intervention

Community Based Intervention

Community-based interventions in mental health represent a paradigm shift from institution-centered care to treatments embedded within the fabric of local communities. By prioritizing inclusion and leveraging existing societal structures, this approach fosters a supportive environment conducive to addressing mental health challenges while promoting individual dignity and agency.
Foundations of Community Mental Health Programs
Central to the success of community-based interventions is the...

Rotter's Locus of Control

Rotter's Locus of Control

Julian Rotter introduced the concept of locus of control, a cognitive factor that significantly influences personality development and learning. Locus of control refers to an individual's beliefs about the extent of control they have over events in their lives. According to Rotter, this belief system can be categorized into two types: internal and external locus of control.
Individuals with an internal locus of control believe that their personal efforts and decisions directly affect their...

Typical Model Studies

Typical Model Studies

Fluid mechanics model studies often utilize scaled-down systems to predict fluid behavior in full-scale environments, such as river flows, dam spillways, and structures interacting with open surfaces. Maintaining Froude number similarity in river models is crucial, as it replicates surface flow features like wave patterns and velocities.

Models, Theories, and Laws

Models, Theories, and Laws

Scientists frequently use models to help them comprehend a specific collection of phenomena. In physics, a model is a condensed version of a physical system that is too complex to study thoroughly. One such example is the light wave model; unlike water waves, light waves are typically invisible to us. Nonetheless, it is helpful to think of light as being composed of waves, since investigations show that light behaves like water waves. Since it is impossible to visually see what is genuinely...

Modeling in Therapy

Modeling in Therapy

Modeling, a key technique in therapy, uses observational learning to help clients acquire and practice new skills by watching therapists demonstrate desired behaviors. This approach, rooted in Albert Bandura's concept of vicarious learning, plays a significant role in therapeutic interventions for various psychological conditions, including social anxiety, ADHD, and depression.
Participant Modeling
Participant modeling involves therapists demonstrating calm and effective behaviors in...

Principle of Virtual Work: Problem Solving

Principle of Virtual Work: Problem Solving

The principle of virtual work is an essential concept in the field of mechanics and engineering. This is used to solve problems related to the equilibrium of a structure or system. It is based on the assumption that if a system is in equilibrium, the work done by all the forces during a virtual displacement is zero. This principle is applied by considering virtual displacements of the system and the corresponding work done by internal and external forces.
To apply the principle of virtual work,...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

A communication phenotype for varying information needs among caregivers of persons with dementia.

The Gerontologist·2026

Same author

Introducing Palliative Care: Family Caregivers' Knowledge, Exposure, and Preferred Messaging.

The American journal of hospice & palliative care·2026

Same author

The comfort communication simulation instrument (Sim-Comfort): A relationship-centered approach to assessing communication competency.

Journal of professional nursing : official journal of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing·2026

Same author

Competency-based education for teaching the concept of communication.

Journal of professional nursing : official journal of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing·2025

Same author

Cancer caregiver information needs: communication experiences with health providers - a qualitative study.

BMJ supportive & palliative care·2025

Same author

Exploring Caregiver Activation in Serious Illness Communication With Healthcare Providers.

The American journal of hospice & palliative care·2025

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 1, 2025

The HoneyComb Paradigm for Research on Collective Human Behavior

The HoneyComb Paradigm for Research on Collective Human Behavior

Published on: January 19, 2019

The COMFORT Model: Moving the Initiative Outside of the Academy.

Joy V Goldsmith¹, Elaine Wittenberg²

¹Department of Communication and Film, University of Memphis.

Health Communication

|March 7, 2024

Summary

The COMFORT model enhances healthcare communication through seven core principles. This translational research moved academic findings into practical training for providers, improving patient interactions.

More Related Videos

Virtual Hand with Ambiguous Movement between the Self and Other Origin: Sense of Ownership and 'Other-Produced' Agency

Virtual Hand with Ambiguous Movement between the Self and Other Origin: Sense of Ownership and 'Other-Produced' Agency

Published on: October 28, 2020

Author Spotlight: A Novel Setup to Conduct Naturalistic Laboratory Experiments with Real Human Actors in Scenarios

Author Spotlight: A Novel Setup to Conduct Naturalistic Laboratory Experiments with Real Human Actors in Scenarios

Published on: August 4, 2023

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 1, 2025

The HoneyComb Paradigm for Research on Collective Human Behavior

The HoneyComb Paradigm for Research on Collective Human Behavior

Published on: January 19, 2019

Virtual Hand with Ambiguous Movement between the Self and Other Origin: Sense of Ownership and 'Other-Produced' Agency

Virtual Hand with Ambiguous Movement between the Self and Other Origin: Sense of Ownership and 'Other-Produced' Agency

Published on: October 28, 2020

Author Spotlight: A Novel Setup to Conduct Naturalistic Laboratory Experiments with Real Human Actors in Scenarios

Author Spotlight: A Novel Setup to Conduct Naturalistic Laboratory Experiments with Real Human Actors in Scenarios

Published on: August 4, 2023

Area of Science:

Healthcare Communication
Medical Education
Translational Research

Background:

The COMFORT model was developed to address communication challenges in healthcare.
It comprises seven core principles: Connect, Options, Making Meaning, Family Caregivers, Openings, Relating, and Team.
The initiative originated from a need to reform healthcare communication education.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the process of translating the COMFORT model research from academia into practice.
To highlight the translational program's role in developing trainings and tools for healthcare providers.
To demonstrate the application of the COMFORT model in real-world healthcare settings.

Main Methods:

The study employed a reflexive and prospective approach to document the research translation.
It involved developing and implementing a translational program based on the COMFORT model.
The program focused on creating practical trainings and tools for healthcare providers.

Main Results:

The COMFORT model has been successfully moved from an academic context into practical application.
An extensive translational program has been established, offering trainings and tools.
The initiative has begun to address systemic changes in healthcare provider communication education.

Conclusions:

The COMFORT model provides a framework for improving healthcare provider communication.
Translational research is crucial for disseminating effective communication strategies beyond academia.
The COMFORT initiative demonstrates a successful pathway for implementing evidence-based communication practices in healthcare settings.