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- Creators: College of Nursing and Health Innovation
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According to The Joint Commission, most sentinel events in healthcare can be attributed to errors in communication. Thousands of medical students in the United States lack adequate communication training. Current literature illustrated that communication skills training programs increase confidence and communication skills of medical students and residents. These programs vary in techniques, with many including lectures and role play exercises. This project aimed to improve outcomes at a forensic facility in Arizona by utilizing a student role play intervention and lecture. Outcomes were measured utilizing developed pre- and post-intervention surveys. The surveys included a validated tool which measured four communication skill categories. A convenience sample consisted of pre-medical interns who participated in the project. The small sample size (four) led to descriptive statistics utilization to provide preliminary data. Prior to the intervention, communication skill average scores were as follows: listening (15), giving and getting feedback (12), sending clear messages (13.75), and handling emotional interactions (11.5). Post-intervention, the average scores for the communication skills were as follows: listening (18.25), giving and getting feedback (13), sending clear messages (16), and handling emotional interactions (12.75). Average scores for each category showed an increase after the implementation of the intervention. The survey was completed for four (100%) of participants, and 75 percent of participants stated they felt more confident with utilizing communication skills in their internship. A communication skills training program can enhance communication skills of medical trainees by providing structured support. Further research is needed on effective techniques to train medical trainees.
ContributorsIliescu, Michelle (Author) / Guthery, Ann (Thesis advisor) / College of Nursing and Health Innovation (Contributor)
Created2023-04-26
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Problem Statement: The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic led to intense challenges for health care providers. Outpatient primary care practices rapidly moved from in-person practice to video-conferencing telehealth appointments. This shift requires study, particularly how this has impacted the lived experience of providers.
Purpose: This project aims to explore primary care provider satisfaction with telehealth in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods: A point-in-time survey was administered to primary care providers at a large university health system. Participants were recruited at a monthly provider meeting and invited to complete an anonymous online survey. Satisfaction with video-conferencing patient visits was explored via Likert scale and write-in responses. Providers highlighted specific complaints, problems, and successes that impacted their practice and patients. Aggregate health data from this organization was also obtained for comparison. Statistical analysis was performed and recommendations made for future practice.
Findings: The provider experience of telehealth was overwhelmingly positive. 85% (n=11) of providers agreed or strongly agreed that telehealth allows them to manage their patients effectively. Lack of physical exam findings was the most commonly cited concern (n=9). 100% (n=13) of providers would like to continue seeing patients via telehealth in the future.
Conclusion: Videoconferencing appointments in university health primary care promote high provider satisfaction. Future policies and innovations should support the use of a telehealth platform.
ContributorsMcKernan, M. Katherine (Author) / Nunez, Diane (Thesis advisor) / College of Nursing and Health Innovation (Contributor)
Created2023-04-29