Effectiveness of a modified doctor-patient communication training Programme designed for surgical residents in China: a prospective, large-volume study at a single Centre.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Effective doctor-patient communication (DPC) is important to improve the quality of care and treatment outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a modified DPC training programme designed for surgical residents in China. METHODS:A total of 210 surgical residents from 7 specialties were recruited to participate in a communication skills training programme. The extended SEGUE scale was administered to supervisors, and a visual analogue scale (VAS) was administered to standardized patients (SPs) and trainees. Evaluations were conducted by comparing the pre-post scale scores (before, immediately after and 1 month after the programme). Training effects were assessed using the Friedman test and the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). RESULTS:Compared to the ext

SUBMITTER: Bai S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6727532 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature