Evaluation of a pilot communication skills training intervention for minority cancer patients |
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Authors: | Bylund Carma L Goytia Elliott J D'Agostino Thomas A Bulone Linda Horner Jennifer Li Yuelin Kemeny Margaret Ostroff Jamie S |
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Affiliation: | Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 641 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022, USA. bylundlc@mskcc.org |
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Abstract: | The aim of this study was to pilot test in a minority cancer patient population a communication workshop to improve doctor-patient communication skills. Thirty-two patients participated. Eighteen evaluated a face-to-face workshop, while 14 completed surveys only. Participants in the workshop group completed the Patient Report of Communication Behavior (PRCB) before and after the workshop and a course evaluation. Participants did not differ on baseline PRCB scores. Posttest scores were significantly higher than pretest scores (p < 0.01). All participants agreed or strongly agreed that they would use the communication skills; 93% agreed or strongly agreed that the skills would improve their health care. |
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