scholarly journals Factors that influence cancer patients' anxiety following a medical consultation: impact of a communication skills training programme for physicians

2006 ◽  
Vol 17 (9) ◽  
pp. 1450-1458 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Liénard ◽  
I. Merckaert ◽  
Y. Libert ◽  
N. Delvaux ◽  
S. Marchal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Medical Consultation ◽  
Communication Skills Training

scholarly journals Development and preliminary evaluation of a communication skills training programme for hospital physicians by a specialized palliative care service: the ‘Teach to Talk’ programme

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Tanzi ◽  
L. De Panfilis ◽  
M. Costantini ◽  
G. Artioli ◽  
S. Alquati ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Care Service ◽  
Palliative Care Service ◽  
Implementation Process ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Communication Skills Training ◽  
Specialized Palliative Care

Abstract Background There is widespread agreement about the importance of communication skills training (CST) for healthcare professionals caring for cancer patients. Communication can be effectively learned and improved through specific CST. Existing CSTs have some limitations with regard to transferring the learning to the workplace. The aim of the study is developing, piloting, and preliminarily assessing a CST programme for hospital physicians caring for advanced cancer patients to improve communication competences. Methods This is a Phase 0-I study that follows the Medical Research Council framework; this paper describes the following sections: a literature review on CST, the development of the Teach to Talk training programme (TtT), the development of a procedure for assessing the quality of the implementation process and assessing the feasibility of the implementation process, and the pilot programme. The study was performed at a 900-bed public hospital. The programme was implemented by the Specialized Palliative Care Service. The programme was proposed to 19 physicians from 2 departments. Results The different components of the training course were identified, and a set of quality indicators was developed. The TtT programme was implemented; all the physicians attended the lesson, videos, and role-playing sessions. Only 25% of the physicians participated in the bedside training. It was more challenging to involve Haematology physicians in the programme. Conclusions The programme was completed as established for one of the two departments in which it was piloted. Thus, in spite of the good feedback from the trainees, a re-piloting of a different training program will be developed, considering in particular the bed side component. The program should be tailored on specific communication attitude and believes, probably different between different specialties.

Ambulatory care nurses responding to depression

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony De La Cruz ◽  
Richard F. Brown ◽  
Steve Passik
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Communication Skills Training ◽  
Common Occurrence ◽  
Treatment Of Depression ◽  
Patient’S Experience ◽  
Patients At Risk ◽  
Risks Factors

Depression is a common occurrence among cancer patients; however, it goes undetected by healthcare providers in about 50% of cases. Ambulatory nurses are in a key position to identify and respond to a patient’s emotional distress and aid in the detection of patients at risk for or suffering from depression. Programmes in communication skills training have been shown to help nurses detect and respond to patient depression. A model of core communication components consisting of strategies, skills, and process tasks is presented. This model will enable nurses to gain an understanding of the patient’s experience and assist in the recognition and treatment of depression. The results of a pilot programme utilizing this model and skills will also be presented. An overview of the nature of depression and risks factors and barriers to the identification of depression is presented.

scholarly journals Communication skills training for the radiotherapy team to manage cancer patients’ emotional concerns: a systematic review

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. e025420 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mara Myrthe van Beusekom ◽  
Josie Cameron ◽  
Carolyn Bedi ◽  
Elspeth Banks ◽  
Gerald Humphris
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Repeated Measurements ◽  
Communication Skills Training ◽  
Patient Anxiety ◽  
Positive Effect

ObjectivesMany cancer patients experience high levels of anxiety and concern during radiotherapy, often with long-lasting effects on their well-being. This systematic review aims to describe and determine the effectiveness of communication skills training (CST) for the radiotherapy team (RT) to improve conversations in this setting and to support patients with emotional concerns.DesignSystematic review.InterventionsCST for RT members.Data sourcesOn 17 April 2018, databases Medline, Embase, Scopus and PsycNET were searched.Eligibility criteria, Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome(PICO)Quantitative and/or qualitative articles were included that evaluate the effect of a CST for RT members (vs no CST) on communication behaviours and patients’ emotional concerns.Data extraction and synthesisArticles were appraised using the mixed-methods appraisal tool, and a narrative synthesis was performed.ResultsOf the nine included articles, five were randomised controlled trials, three were mixed-methods and one used repeated measurements. Four of the five different CST programmes managed to increase emotional communicative behaviour from the RT, and all studies measuring patient communicative behaviour found an improvement in at least one of the hypothesised outcomes. Two studies examining patient anxiety and concerns found a positive effect of the CST, although one found a negative effect; two other studies without a positive effect on mood made use of both empathic CST and tools.ConclusionsThere are promising indications that CST can be successfully introduced to improve emotional conversations between RT members and patients. With the right support, the RT can play an important role to help patients cope with their emotional concerns. Future work is necessary to confirm initial promising results and to ensure the learnt communication skills are sustained.

Discussing the transition to palliative care: Evaluation of a brief communication skills training program for oncology clinicians

2010 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 441-447 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle N. Grainger ◽  
Sue Hegarty ◽  
Penelope Schofield ◽  
Vicki White ◽  
Michael Jefford
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Simulated Patients ◽  
Communication Skills Training ◽  
Anti Cancer ◽  
Practical Information ◽  
Care Evaluation

AbstractObjective:Discussing the transition from active anti-cancer treatment to palliative care can be difficult for cancer patients and oncology health professionals (OHP). We developed a brief communication skills workshop to assist OHP with these conversations, and examined satisfaction with the workshop and perceived confidence regarding these discussions.Method:Interactive workshops were conducted by trained facilitators and included cognitive, behavioral, and experiential components. The major component of the workshop involved role-plays with trained actors (simulated patients). Participants completed an evaluation questionnaire.Results:Sixty-two OHP participated in workshops. Overall, participants were highly satisfied with the workshop content and format. All participants felt the workshop provided relevant practical information, and >80% thought that participation benefited their work. Over 98% said that the workshop had increased confidence in their communication skills.Significance of results:Participants were very satisfied with the workshop, and thought that participation increased confidence in communicating about the transition to palliative care. Dissemination of this model of communication skills training seems warranted.

scholarly journals Swiss Cancer League communication skills training programme for oncology nurses: an evaluation

2010 ◽  
Vol 66 (10) ◽  
pp. 2266-2277 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wolf Langewitz ◽  
Lukas Heydrich ◽  
Matthias Nübling ◽  
Linda Szirt ◽  
Heidemarie Weber ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Communication Skills ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Oncology Nurses ◽  
Communication Skills Training

scholarly journals Factors influencing physicians' detection of cancer patients' and relatives' distress: can a communication skills training program improve physicians' detection?

2008 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 260-269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabelle Merckaert ◽  
Yves Libert ◽  
Nicole Delvaux ◽  
Serge Marchal ◽  
Jacques Boniver ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Communication Skills Training ◽  
Factors Influencing
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