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Evaluation of Psycho-social Training for Speech Therapists in Oncology. Impact on General Communication Skills and Empathy. A Qualitative Pilot Study.
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PMID:  20658222     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of a psychosocial training programme for speech therapists on their performance skills in patient-therapist communication in general and empathy in particular. Twenty-three speech therapists were interviewed in a pseudo-randomised controlled trial. Communication skills were tested using questionnaires with open questions. Respondents were asked to find adequate replies to clinical vignettes. The vignettes briefly described a patient's physical state and contained a statement from the patient expressing some distress. Answers were coded with qualitative content analysis. Communication skills improved considerably in terms of frequency of conducive communication (especially empathy) and width of conducive communicative repertoire. Negative communication preferences were reduced. Psychosocial training for speech therapists can improve communication skills manifestly and is therefore recommended for further use.
Authors:
Peter Ullrich; Dorit Wollbrück; Helge Danker; Susanne Singer
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education     Volume:  26     ISSN:  1543-0154     ISO Abbreviation:  J Cancer Educ     Publication Date:  2011 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-05-20     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8610343     Medline TA:  J Cancer Educ     Country:  England    
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Languages:  eng     Pagination:  294-300     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department for Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, Leipzig University, Faculty of Medicine, Phillip-Rosenthal-Str. 55, 04103, Leipzig, Germany, peter.ullrich@medizin.uni-leipzig.de.
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