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Small group reflective discussions for student nurses did not improve interpersonal communication skills. The study found increased anxiety and reluctance to self-reflect, suggesting limitations in this approach for healthcare communication training.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Healthcare Communication
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Patient dissatisfaction with healthcare communication is a persistent issue.
  • Traditional communication skills training may be ineffective due to organizational, personal, and reflective factors.
  • Small group reflective discussion is an established practice in some nursing education programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the effectiveness of small group reflective discussion among student nurses.
  • To assess the impact of this method on improving interpersonal communication with patients.
  • To explore changes in student nurses' self-perception and patient construing.

Main Methods:

  • A 6-month study involving nine student nurses using small group reflective discussions.

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  • Application of Kelly's personal construct theory with repertory grids (intrapersonal and patient-focused).
  • Grounded theory analysis of notes from weekly group meetings and supervision sessions.

    • Main Results:

    • Changes in self-construing patterns were observed.
    • An increase in student nurses' anxiety levels was indicated.
    • A reluctance towards self-reflection was noted among participants.

    Conclusions:

    • Small group reflective discussion may not effectively enhance interpersonal communication skills in student nurses.
    • The method might inadvertently increase anxiety and hinder self-reflection.
    • Further research is needed to explore alternative or modified approaches for communication training.