Breaking bad news in neurology: assessing training, perceptions, and preparedness among residency programs in Brazil.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

• Neurology trainees and program directors recognized a lack of structured breaking bad news training. • Program directors reported that many factors hinder the implementation of breaking bad news education. • Trainees felt capable of breaking bad news, but most did not have lectures, simulations, nor feedback. • Trainees acknowledged negative feelings when breaking bad news, including sadness and helplessness. We aimed to evaluate how breaking bad news training was implemented in neurology residency programs in Brazil and to assess the perception and preparedness of trainees and program directors.

Methods

We performed a cross-sectional descriptive study. Neurology trainees and program directors were recruited from the Brazilian Academy of Neurology registry throug

SUBMITTER: Lima TAC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10118364 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature