ArticleUltrasound (Leeds, England)2020
Learning how to deliver bad and challenging news: Exploring the experience of trainee sonographers - A qualitative study.
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- Conveying Missed Miscarriage Information at Obstetric Ultrasounds: Patient Experiences and Trauma-Informed Considerations.Journal of patient experience · 2025Article
- Communication coaching for sonographers (CCS): Preliminary evaluation of a novel intervention to improve unexpected news delivery.PEC innovation · 2023Article
- Adapting a communication coaching intervention for obstetric sonographers delivering unexpected news: A qualitative study.Ultrasound (Leeds, England) · 2023Article
- UK consensus guidelines for the delivery of unexpected news in obstetric ultrasound: The ASCKS framework.Ultrasound (Leeds, England) · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundPrevious studies suggest there is a need to improve the delivery of bad and challenging news in obstetric ultrasound settings. However, no research has explored the experiences of trainee sonographers when learning how to deliver challenging news. Understanding this could identify gaps in current provision and inform future training interventions.
aimsTo explore the experiences of trainee sonographers when learning how to deliver challenging news.
methodsSemi-structured interviews were conducted with trainee sonographers (
resultsLearning how to deliver difficult news was a journey where trainees developed their confidence over time. Most learning occurred in clinical settings, but classroom teaching complemented this. Trainees appreciated the opportunity to observe clinical practice and to hear from patient representatives. However, quality of teaching varied between centres and trainees reported uncertainty regarding the specific language and behaviours they should use. They described building their own personal protocol for news delivery through the course of their training. DISCUSSION: An ultrasound-specific news delivery protocol which details the words and behaviours sonographers can employ could help reduce uncertainty in trainees. Trainees may also benefit from receiving structured feedback on their news delivery performance.
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