Learning outcomes for communication skills across the health professions: a systematic literature review and qualitative synthesis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of this study was to identify and analyse communication skills learning outcomes via a systematic review and present results in a synthesised list. Summarised results inform educators and researchers in communication skills teaching and learning across health professions.

Design

Systematic review and qualitative synthesis.

Methods

A systematic search of five databases (MEDLINE, PsycINFO, ERIC, CINAHL plus and Scopus), from first records until August 2016, identified published learning outcomes for communication skills in health professions education. Extracted data were analysed through an iterative process of qualitative synthesis. This process was guided by principles of person centredness and an a priori decision guide.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Denniston C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5558817 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature