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Using role-plays to teach palliative medicine

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  • 1Department of General Practice, University of Otago Medical School, New Zealand.

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|January 1, 1993
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A three-hour palliative medicine communication skills training significantly improved self-rated skills in medical students and postgraduates. The training involved role-plays, feedback, video, and readings, with validated self-assessments.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Palliative Medicine
  • Communication Skills Training

Background:

  • Effective communication is crucial in Palliative Medicine.
  • Training in these skills is essential for healthcare professionals.
  • Current training methods require evaluation for efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the effectiveness of a structured communication skills training program in Palliative Medicine.
  • To evaluate the impact of the training on self-perceived communication abilities of medical trainees.
  • To validate self-ratings as a reliable measure of communication skills improvement.

Main Methods:

  • A three-hour educational intervention incorporating role-plays, feedback, discussion, a video, and a reading list.
  • Self-assessment questionnaires administered pre-training and four weeks post-training.

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  • Correlation analysis comparing self-ratings with participant and observer ratings from simulated clinical scenarios.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant increases in self-reported communication skills were observed in both undergraduate and postgraduate participants.
    • The training intervention demonstrated a positive impact on perceived communication competence.
    • Self-ratings showed a valid correlation with expert and peer assessments in simulated clinical encounters.

    Conclusions:

    • The implemented three-hour training module is an effective method for enhancing communication skills in Palliative Medicine.
    • Self-assessment is a valid tool for measuring improvements in communication skills following targeted training.
    • This approach offers a practical and effective strategy for Palliative Medicine education.