ArticleBMC medical education2020
New doctor-patient communication learning software to help interns succeed in communication skills.
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Abstract
backgroundNowadays, the research of doctor-patient communication is becoming increasingly important not only in China but also around the world.
methodsThe study designs a type of learning software to train the interns to advance their communication skills, and whose validity for improving doctor-patient communication in self-controlled trials is evaluated. With the aid of the new learning software, the self-controlled tests were carried out among 183 interns to assess the quality of their communication skill acquisition. The learning effectiveness of the preparation stage, information collection, information given, patient understanding, and inquisition ending was evaluated with the Set Elicit Give Understand End (SEGUE) framework after 3 months of training.
resultsMore interns (37.16% vs. 10.98%, P < 0.001) could accurately identify the psychosocial or emotional factors contributing to the diseases. An increased number of interns (42.62% vs. 10.40%, P < 0.001) were able to openly discuss lifestyle issues and prevention strategies with patients. The study also revealed that interns who had completed training tended to allow patients more time to describe their feelings and concerns about their illnesses. In addition, more of the trained interns roved capable of being caring and respectful to patients and showing empathetic communication behavior (53.01% vs. 26.59%, P < 0.001).
conclusionsThe doctor-patient communication software may help the interns known more about communication skills.
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