Timothy C Clapper, Taylor B Sewell, Winifred Shen, Kevin Ching, Aliza B Solomon, Kyle P Burns, Paul B Martin, Meredith L Turetz, Carl V Crawford, Christine L Joyce, Inna V Landres, Kapil Rajwani
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Abstract
Background: There is limited data on the effectiveness of training interventions to improve the delivery of bad news.
Methods: This preliminary research included pre-post assessments and an open-ended survey to evaluate the effectiveness and perceived value of training on delivering bad news for 26 first- and second-year fellows from five adult and pediatric fellowship programs.
Results: There was a significant increase in faculty assessment scores (34.5 vs. 41.0, respectively, Z = -3.661, p < 0.001) and Standardized Patient (SP) assessment scores (37.5 vs .44.5, respectively, Z = -2.244, p = 0.025). Fellows valued having a standard framework to aid in the delivery of bad news; receiving targeted feedback and having the opportunity to apply their skills in a subsequent case.
Conclusions: A one-hour, four-phase lesson plan that includes an individualized training approach and simulation do-overs can be effective and valuable for preparing fellows to deliver bad news.