Communication Training for Medical Professionals
Author Information
Author(s): Nancy Brown, Vicki De Klerk-Rubin
Primary Institution: Validation Training Institute
Hypothesis
Medical professionals lack effective communication training for patients with dementia.
Conclusion
The training improved confidence, knowledge, and communication behaviors among participants.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants highly valued the contents of the training as well as the pedagogy.
- The Validation method was found useful in practice.
Takeaway
Doctors need special training to talk to patients with dementia, and this training helps them do that better.
Methodology
The training included online videos, quizzes, case studies, and live webinars, with pre and post surveys analyzed using SPSS.
Limitations
Small sample size and technical problems led to participant attrition.
Participant Demographics
Thirty professionals enrolled, with eight completing all aspects of the beta-testing.
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
trends approaching significance
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