par Merckaert, Isabelle 
;Libert, Yves ;Razavi, Darius
Référence Handbook of Communication in Oncology and Palliative Care, Oxford University Press, page (671-680)
Publication Publié, 2010
;Libert, Yves ;Razavi, Darius Référence Handbook of Communication in Oncology and Palliative Care, Oxford University Press, page (671-680)
Publication Publié, 2010
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| Résumé : | In the last two decades, communication skills training programmes, designed for healthcare professionals working in cancer care, have been the focus of several of the research endeavours of the Brussels research group. The efficacy of these programmes has been tested in studies using a controlled design. Studies varied in the type of healthcare professional, the type of teaching method, the length of training, and the outcome measures. As a result, research efforts have focused on communication skills to be taught and on training techniques to be used. The aim of the randomised controlled trials was to determine the optimal duration of a training programme in order to ensure training effects. The choice of the skills taught was based on results of studies indicating the positive impact of using specific communication skills on cancer patients' disclosure of concerns. The results confirm the usefulness of communication skills training programmes for healthcare professionals working in cancer care. |
