Compassionate Communication During Early Pregnancy Loss: Using Forum Theatre to Train Emergency Medicine Residents.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Compassionate communication is a critical skill when caring for patients experiencing early pregnancy loss (EPL) in the emergency department; however, medical learners often have limited opportunities to practice this skill in a psychologically safe, low-stakes environment before interacting with patients experiencing a loss in the clinical setting.

Objective

The goal of this innovation was to develop a novel simulation experience using forum theatre techniques to enhance empathy, confidence in communicating about loss, and compassionate communication skills of emergency medicine (EM) residents when diagnosing an EPL, delivering the diagnosis, and discussing management options while providing emotional support.

Methods

Using forum theatre (i.e., an experien

SUBMITTER: Brann M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC13616817 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature