Code status communication training in postgraduate oncology programs: a needs assessment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Discussions with patients with cancer about cardiopulmonary resuscitation directives (code status) are often led by residents. This study was carried out in Canada to identify current educational practices and gaps in training for this communication skill.

Methods

Canadian medical and radiation oncology residents and program directors (pds) were surveyed about teaching practices, satisfaction with current education, and barriers to teaching code status discussion skills. Relative frequencies of categorical and ordinal responses were calculated.

Results

Between November 2016 and February 2017, 95 (58.6%) of 162 residents and 17 (63%) of 27 pds completed surveys. Only 54.1% and 48.3% of medical and radiation oncology residents, respectively, had received any

SUBMITTER: Levine OH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7755451 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature