Exploring medical residents' perceived need for negotiation skills training.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study explores the optimal focus for negotiation skills development training by investigating how often medical residents negotiate in practice, and how they perceive the effectiveness of their negotiation capabilities.

Methods

An exploratory study was performed using a questionnaire regarding the medical residents' working environment, negotiation frequency, knowledge and skills using a 5-point Likert scale, multiple choice questions and open questions. Exploratory factor analysis with principal component analysis, varimax rotation, reliability analysis, and content analysis were used to reduce the number of variables. Descriptive and interferential statistics and multiple regression analysis were used to analyze the data.

Results

We analyzed the resp

SUBMITTER: Isbouts LN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6766400 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature