Evaluation of a pilot communication skills training intervention for minority cancer patients Journal Article

   


Authors: Bylund, C. L.; Goytia, E. J.; D'Agostino, T. A.; Bulone, L.; Horner, J.; Li, Y.; Kemeny, M.; Ostroff, J. S.
Article Title: Evaluation of a pilot communication skills training intervention for minority cancer patients
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. Copyright © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
Keywords: adult; aged; major clinical study; cancer patient; melanoma; breast cancer; patient education; oncology; digestive system cancer; prostate cancer; health care; doctor patient relation; pilot study; lymphoma; communication skills training; communication skill; behavior; educational status; ethnic difference; minority group; course evaluation; workshop; social adaptation; minority patients
Journal Title: Journal of Psychosocial Oncology
Volume: 29
Issue: 4
ISSN: 0734-7332
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group  
Date Published: 2011-07-01
Start Page: 347
End Page: 358
Language: English
DOI: 10.1080/07347332.2011.582640
PROVIDER: scopus
PUBMED: 21966720
PMCID: PMC4322131
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Notes: --- - "Export Date: 3 October 2011" - "CODEN: JPONE" - "Source: Scopus"
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  1. Yuelin Li
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  2. Jamie S Ostroff
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  3. Carma L Bylund-Lincoln
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  4. Thomas D'Agostino
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  5. Jennifer Horner
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