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. 2011;29(4):347-58.

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

Carma L Bylund  1 , Elliott J Goytia, Thomas A D'Agostino, Linda Bulone, Jennifer Horner, Yuelin Li, Margaret Kemeny, Jamie S Ostroff
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Evaluation of a pilot communication skills training intervention for minority cancer patients

Carma L Bylund et al. J Psychosoc Oncol. 2011.

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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