Training Improves Nurses' Use of Emotional Words with Cancer Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Razavi D, Delvaux N, Marchal S, Durieux J-F, Farvacques C, Dubus L, Hogenraad R
Primary Institution: Université Libre de Bruxelles
Hypothesis
Does training increase the use of more emotionally laden words by nurses when talking with cancer patients?
Conclusion
Training improves nurses' ability to use emotional words, which helps cancer patients express their emotions.
Supporting Evidence
- Trained nurses used 7.0 emotional words per 1000 after training compared to 4.3 before.
- Cancer patients with trained nurses used more emotional words than those with untrained nurses.
- Training led to a significant increase in emotional word usage in simulated interviews.
Takeaway
When nurses learn better communication skills, they use more emotional words, which helps cancer patients share their feelings.
Methodology
A randomized study with 115 oncology nurses assessed at three time points: before training, immediately after, and three months later.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in self-reported emotional word usage and the influence of the trainer on the training group.
Limitations
The study may not generalize to all healthcare settings as it was conducted in specific hospitals in Belgium.
Participant Demographics
Nurses experienced in caring for cancer patients for at least 6 months.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.056
Statistical Significance
p=0.000
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Want to read the original?
Access the complete publication on the publisher's website