Evaluation of the 'Talking Together' simulation communication training for 'goals of patient care' conversations: a mixed-methods study in five metropolitan public hospitals in Western Australia.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In partnership with Cancer Council Western Australia (WA), the East Metropolitan Health Service in Perth, WA has developed a clinical simulation training programme 'Talking Together' using role play scenarios with trained actors as patients/carers. The aim of the training is to improve clinicians' communication skills when having challenging conversations with patients, or their carers, in relation to goals of care in the event of clinical deterioration.

Methods and analysis

A multisite, longitudinal mixed-methods study will be conducted to evaluate the impact of the communication skills training programme on patient, family/carer and clinician outcomes. Methods include online surveys and interviews. The study will assess outcomes in three areas: evaluation of t

SUBMITTER: Brown J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9353005 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature