scholarly journals ASSESSMENT OF THE COMMUNICATIVE ABILITIES OF STUDENTS IN MEDICAL SPECIALTIES DURING THE ONLINE TRAINING PERIOD

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 117-122
Author(s):  
Monika Obreykova
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Medical Profession ◽  
Online Training ◽  
Communication Process ◽  
Medical Professionals ◽  
Online Classes ◽  
Medical Specialties ◽  
Medical Assisting

Purpose: Communication skills are very important in the medical profession. Challenging for the teachers to develop the communication skills of future medical specialists through online classes during Covid-19. Aim: To study the opinion of students about the importance of communication skills and its development through online classes during Covid-19, as well as to know the factors hindering the development of the communication process. Materials and methods: A survey was conducted among 81 students in the field of "Health Care" majoring in "Nursing", "Midwifery" and "Medical Assisting" through a questionnaire. The data has been analyzed with the help of SPSS. Conclusion: 67% of the students indicated that online learning will hamper the development of their much-needed communication skills to communicate with the patients. The results show difficulties in the implementation of quality health care which must be overcome. There is a need to improve the communication skills of the health care students by conducting special courses to overcome the deficiencies of online learning during Covid-19. Communication skills are extremely important in the medical profession. It is challenging for teachers to develop the communication skills of future medical professionals through online classes during Covid-19. In the present study, students' opinion about the importance of communication skills and their acquisition during the pandemic through online classes, as well as the factors hindering the development of communication skills were studied. The present study reveals that most students majoring in nursing, midwifery and medical assisting lack communication skills, particularly in their communication with patients with disabilities. This problem is related to the flaws in the educational system for medical professionals, which prepares them to work in the real world. It is established that a need for approbation and introduction of educational programs to develop the communication skills and to overcome the deficiencies of the online training during Covid-19 in this regard.

scholarly journals EMPATHIC PROFESSIONAL CARE FOR DYING PATIENTS

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 1127-1132
Author(s):  
Nikola Georgiev
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Emotional Problems ◽  
Social Institutions ◽  
Medical Professionals ◽  
Dying Patients ◽  
Death And Loss ◽  
Dying Patient

The biggest challenge for the health professionals is to support their patients and to guide them through the stages of dying. When working with dying patients, we become more sensitive to our own mortality and to our own vulnerability. Attitudes to death and the resulting primordial fear affects behavior patterns in people “working with death and loss”. However, if we focus far too close and far too long on the illness of our patients, our relationship with them may be endangered and may cause to feelings of rejection and guilt. Finding ways to establish relationships that go beyond illness and death thus becomes crucial in our efforts to maintain and promote the dignity, intimacy, and quality of life that our patients deserve. The shortage of well-trained staff is a problem of the modern world in the field of care for dying patients. Adequate education and training for such professionals is a necessary first step toward a more compassionate, humanistic, and dignified care for dying people. The data from own researches carried out among 162 healthcare professionals and 23 patients from 8 hospitals and 3 hospices of Sofia, outlines their basic difficulties and personal experiences in the provision of health care and care for seriously ill and dying patients. Used methods include: documentary method, inquiry method - direct inquiry, observation. Approximately 2/3 of respondents have difficulty in communicating with a dying patient and his relatives. To increase the understanding and to improve the care of people who are near death, there needs to be a change in the attitudes and the stereotypes that physicians, psychologists, social workers, nurses and caregivers. Lack of education in developing communication skills that help connect medical professionals to their patients and families; and also, ways to take control on dealing with suffering, death and loss, are the main source to keep professional distress. Good communication between medical staff and patients is based on both psychological established rules for interaction between people and the specific behavioral health practice models. The development of emotional competence should be present as an essential element in the process of professional training of healthcare professionals. In this connection Faculty of Public Health at the Medical University - Sofia provides education on Communication skills in student learning and postgraduate training of medical professionals. Here innovative approaches to improve emotional intelligence of the healthcare staff are applying. The failure to recognize and to acknowledge the own feelings while working with the dying patient is the biggest obstacle in front of empathic care. Patient-centered approach holds a significant place in the training of healthcare professionals. Interventions are focused on issues like consultation style, developing empathy, identifying and handling emotional problems. In the learning process, the most activating effect in this direction is the reflexive practice with real patients, aimed at mastering the appropriate style of counseling, developing empathy and dealing with emotional problems. In order to overcome on the educational deficit and need from enhancing health professionals’ competences in the field of person- centered care started the implementation of "learning at the working place" in medical and social institutions. We carry out discussion using educational presentation and interactive activities. The external training and discussions on current issues in health care for dying patients associated with the specifics of the workplace has many advantages, such as discussing concrete issues and case studies related to care places, reflection and sharing experience, saving the time of healthcare professionals. Substantial reserves are offered with informal processes and episodic learning in the workplace and their combination with formal education. Such training for students and working healthcare professionals can improve communication with patients and facilitate empathic professional support and care for sufferers.

Perspective modification of medical education in the sphere of telemedicine in Ukraine based on experience gained during professional internships in Poland

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ilona Michalik ◽  
Anna Kańtoch ◽  
Anna Petiurenko
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Health Care Systems ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Medical Professionals ◽  
Medical Specialties ◽  
Professional Activities ◽  
Medical Education System ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Care Systems

Abstract The processes of globalization and integration, as well as technologies and computerization, occurring in public life cause significant changes in all its spheres, especially in medicine. Nowadays, computerization of health-care facilities has become the norm of their development. However, rapid technological change requires the modernization of medical education system, revising the approaches to the training of competitive medical professionals who will able to adapt quickly to changes in the field of health care. The research issue concerns the processes of future medical professionals’ training. The importance of telemedicine in health-care systems of Ukraine and Poland is justified. It is suggested that the problem of telemedicine and e-health usage in the process of medical professionals’ training in Ukraine is not studied sufficiently and does not have practical consolidation. The didactic methodology of medical specialties students training for the use of telemedicine technologies in future professional activities is developed.

Medical Malpractice in England and Wales - A Postcard from the Edge

1996 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-126
Author(s):  
Michael A. Jones
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Risk Management ◽  
National Health Service ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Medical Malpractice ◽  
Medical Profession ◽  
Medical Professionals ◽  
Malpractice Litigation ◽  
Management Policies ◽  
The Cost

AbstractIt has long been claimed that the risk of litigation influences the way some health care professionals approach their work, in the form of 'defensive practices' adopted by individuals. As medical malpractice litigation continues to escalate, the cost of claims is now beginning to have an impact upon the NHS in terms of the handling of claims and the development of more comprehensive risk management policies. It is extremely difficult to assess whether malpractice litigation is bad for health care, by inducing wasteful and potentially risky defensive medicine, or good for health care by deterring substandard provision. The attitude of the English courts is generally supportive of the medical profession and the National Health Service, who are seen as being hard-pressed by a phenomenon that could easily spiral out of control. This is reflected in an extremely cautious approach to finding medical professionals liable for negligence. But, despite the judicial hesitance, claims rates are continuing to rise.

Neurologist, 27 years’ experience, South Africa

2020 ◽  
pp. 252-256
Author(s):  
Markus Reuber ◽  
Gregg H. Rawlings ◽  
Steven C. Schachter
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professional ◽  
Medical Condition ◽  
Medical Profession ◽  
Epileptic Seizures ◽  
Medical Professionals ◽  
Detailed Explanation ◽  
Personal Experiences ◽  
Professional People

This chapter looks at the personal experience of a Neurologist in caring for people with Non-Epileptic Seizures (NES) and illustrates the profession’s shortcomings. Like every other patient who presents to a health care professional, people with NES want a clear diagnosis, with a detailed explanation of how and why they developed the condition, and a clear therapeutic plan. Although there are limits to the understanding of NES, that may also be said of all medical conditions. Since emotionally difficult, deeply personal experiences typically lie at the heart of their condition, people with NES need no less empathy and understanding than any other person with a medical condition. However, numerous patients have recounted stories about how they abandoned the medical profession for help with their seizures after their experience of seeing a neurologist. The amount of harm done by medical professionals in the way that they interact with people with NES has yet to be quantified.

scholarly journals Online lessons-advantages and deficiencies

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-30
Author(s):  
Naciba Shirinova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Online Training ◽  
Training And Development ◽  
Online Classes ◽  
The World

The article discusses the differences and similarities between the processes of remote and online learning. Besides, distance online courses are also offered. The main purpose of the article is also to highlight the benefits and shortcomings of online classes. In the wake of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, which has spread around the world, the emphasis has been on the importance of transitioning to online training to avoid interruptions. There were also noted the benefits of online education for people with limited opportunities in training and development of any profession.

scholarly journals Opinions of the Healthcare Providers Regarding a Medically Oriented Sri Lankan Teledrama

2021 ◽  
pp. 45-53
Author(s):  
H. T. D. W. Ariyarathna
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Medical Profession ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Medical Professionals ◽  
P Value ◽  
Ethical Behaviour ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Female Ratio

Introduction: A considerable portion of the ethics related to the medical curriculum is taught to the students by a department of forensic medicine. Medical professionals generally depict good ethical behavior while any deviations from the ethical practices negatively affect the intended health care. Ethical behaviour in the professional setting cannot be compromised by healthcare providers as it is a cornerstone of providing the best possible health care. “Television reality’ is a term that needs to be explored by medical professionals once the health care sector is being portrayed in it. Objectives: The primary goal of this study was to investigate how medical professionals perceive their respective characters when they are portrayed through the eyes of others via a teledrama. Other goals included determining how different strata of health professionals felt about the teledrama that was aired, what they thought about health professionals' ethical behaviour, and whether health professionals liked how they were portrayed in the drama. Methods: The study was a descriptive cross-sectional study completed at a tertiary care hospital. The questionnaire was pretested and designed to be a self-administered questionnaire comprised of multiple-choice questions. The participants were allowed to watch an episode of the teledrama before being asked to complete a questionnaire. The findings were analyzed using the SPSS version 23. A p-value ≤ 0.05 was considered as significant.  Results: 401 people took part in total (doctors: nurses: other = 109:197:95). The male-to-female ratio was 1:3 (males, n = 113 (28.2%) and females n=288 (71.8%). Only 6.7% (n=27) of participants thought the teledrama was beneficial to society, while the majority thought the opposite.  Approximately two-thirds of the participants (n= 268) expressed dissatisfaction with the drama. According to 56.1% (n=225) of the participants, the producer intended to humiliate the medical profession.   34.7 % of participants (n=139) thought the teledrama should be banned.  Conclusion: It is one of the prime duties of health professionals to safeguard the medical profession. At the same time the freedom of the producers of teledramas should equally be respected. Anyhow the overall findings were consistent with the fact that a clear majority of participants are hesitant to continue watching such programmes because they negatively portray professionals and the health profession. As a result, before approving the telecast, a scrutinizing mechanism should be established through a responsible body of the Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka.

scholarly journals A health education programme to enhance the knowledge and communication skills of health care workers who serve people living with HIV / AIDS on HAART in Namibia

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mwakanyadzenin Abigail Chipare ◽  
Agnes van Dyk ◽  
Hans Justus Amukugo
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Education Programme ◽  
Communication Process ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Health Education Programme ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

<p>This paper aims at describing the findings of a health education programme that enhances the knowledge and communication skills of health-care workers who serve people living with HIV / AIDS on HAART in Namibia. Namibian health-care workers are unable to provide quality health care services to people who are living with HIV / AIDS (PLWHA) when they do not have the necessary knowledge, as well as adequate interpersonal communication and counselling skills. In a health care facility system, all patients either come from the community, or are referred from the wards or other departments by health-care workers. The health care worker as a sender conveys information (messages), and a patient (receiver) is expected to comprehend these messages and to respond by giving feedback to the sender who, in turn, provides feedback until the communication process is completed. The process should take place in a conducive environment without any interference, such as noise, to allow the swift completion of the communication process. The messages that both parties convey should be clear, accurate, coherent, and concise. This article covered the following: background, methods, ethical measures, results (participants’ responses) conclusions and recommendations.</p>

Communicative sensitivity in palliative care: a case on the “Happiness Angels” of Rajbala Foundation

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Sangeeta Shukla ◽  
Saloni Sinha
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Palliative Care ◽  
Resource Management ◽  
Human Resource Management ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Business Communication ◽  
Communication Process ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Content Type

Subject area The subject areas are business communication, human resource management and health care. Study level/applicability The case was designed for use in a first-year MBA-level course in business communication but would serve well in a course for executives or for advanced undergraduates. It might also be assigned in general management courses to evoke discussion on communication skills required in sensitive and critical situations; human resource courses; and course on health care. Case overview Palliative care is a specialized medical care focussing on improving the quality of life of patients suffering from life-threatening illnesses. It addresses symptom management and psychosocial and spiritual concerns of the patient and its caregivers. With the intent to alleviate the sufferings of terminally ill patients, Rajbala Foundation, a non-government organization (NGO), works at the psychosocial and spiritual levels. While training their volunteers in effective palliative care communication, it often encounters challenges such as socio-cultural variations, organizational challenges, appropriate verbal and nonverbal communication, etc. This teaching case focuses on the communication challenges faced by the volunteers of Rajbala Foundation. It would lead to a broader discussion on communicating empathically during critical situations. The case has a focus on NGOs, and non-profit organizations, public sector management, health-care management and human resources management. There is significant literature on communication skills for medical practitioners in palliative care. As an increasing number of NGOs step in to provide the second level of care to critically ill patients in non-physical domains, there is a need to understand the role of effective communication for such care providers. This case deals with non-medical care providers in palliative care; the issues of communication they face as they interact with patients; and the skills they require to address the emotional and spiritual needs of patients and their families. Expected learning outcomes The aim of this case is to raise awareness of the complexities involved in the communication process during an emotional and sensitive interaction. It aims to encourage volunteers involved in palliative care to reflect on good communication practices when communicating with patients and family members. After reading this case, the students should be able to discuss the complexities involved in the communication process when communicating in situations with high emotional involvement; understand the core elements of emotional interactions for effective practice; and emphasize the need for the development of communication skills within palliative care. Supplementary materials Teaching Notes are available for educators only. Please contact your library to gain login details or email [email protected] to request teaching notes. Subject code CSS 6: Human Resource Management

Improving Communication Skills in Health Care

2013 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 109-117
Author(s):  
Lynda Katz Wilner ◽  
Marjorie Feinstein-Whittaker
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
International Medical Graduate ◽  
Medical Graduate ◽  
Health Care Environment ◽  
Medical Interpreters ◽  
Accent Modification

Hospital reimbursements are linked to patient satisfaction surveys, which are directly related to interpersonal communication between provider and patient. In today’s health care environment, interactions are challenged by diversity — Limited English proficient (LEP) patients, medical interpreters, International Medical Graduate (IMG) physicians, nurses, and support staff. Accent modification training for health care professionals can improve patient satisfaction and reduce adverse events. Surveys were conducted with medical interpreters and trainers of medical interpreting programs to determine the existence and support for communication skills training, particularly accent modification, for interpreters and non-native English speaking medical professionals. Results of preliminary surveys suggest the need for these comprehensive services. 60.8% believed a heavy accent, poor diction, or a different dialect contributed to medical errors or miscommunication by a moderate to significant degree. Communication programs should also include cultural competency training to optimize patient care outcomes. Examples of strategies for training are included.

THE FEATURES OF ORGANIZING BLENDED LEARNING USING LMS MOODLE

2018 ◽  
pp. 43-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. V. Karmanova
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Online Training ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Educational Organizations ◽  
Teaching Materials ◽  
The World

The technology of blended learning is one of the modern trends in education both in the world and in Russia. The article explores the various possibilities of blended learning technology. As a means of implementing online learning, it is proposed to use LMS Moodle, which is widely used among educational organizations. The categorization of the main elements of Moodle from the perspective of the organization of pedagogical control, forms of presentation of teaching materials is presented. Examples of the use of basic resources and elements of Moodle in the educational process are given. The interactive properties of individual elements those allow you to more effectively implement online learning in blended learning technology are revealed. An approach is proposed to understand the essence of blended learning technology as a technology that allows to activate a student’s activities in the framework of full-time education by using online training and transferring (from full-time education) those activities that students are able to implement in the absence of a teacher.

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