Objective Traditionally, radiologists have practiced their profession behind the scenes. Today, radiologic practitioners face mounting expectations to communicate more directly with patients. However, their experiences with patient communication are not well understood. The aim of this study was to describe the challenges of radiologic practitioners when communicating with patients. Methods Twelve day-long interprofessional communication skills workshops for radiologic clinicians were held at Boston Children’s Hospital. Prior to each workshop, participants were asked to write narratives describing experiences with difficult radiologic conversations that they found particularly challenging or satisfying. The narratives were transcribed and analyzed through thematic content analysis by two researchers. Results Radiologists, radiology trainees, technologists, nurses, and medical interpreters completed 92 narratives. The most challenging aspects of healthcare conversations included: Conveying Serious News (n = 44/92; 48%); Expanded Scope of Radiologic Practice (n = 37/92; 40%); Inexperience and Gaps in Education (n = 15/92; 16%); Clinical Uncertainty (n = 14/92; 15%); and Interprofessional Teamwork (n = 9/92; 10%). Conclusion Radiologic clinicians face substantial communicative challenges focused on conveying serious, unexpected and uncertain diagnoses amid practical challenges and limited educational opportunities. Practice implications Innovative educational curricula that address these challenges may enhance radiologic practitioners’ success in adopting patient-centered communication.
Voices emerging from the shadows : Radiologic practitioners’ experiences of challenging conversations / E.C. Meyer, G. Lamiani, D. Luff, S.D. Brown. - In: PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING. - ISSN 0738-3991. - 100:1(2017 Jan), pp. 133-138.
Voices emerging from the shadows : Radiologic practitioners’ experiences of challenging conversations
G. LamianiSecondo
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2017
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Objective Traditionally, radiologists have practiced their profession behind the scenes. Today, radiologic practitioners face mounting expectations to communicate more directly with patients. However, their experiences with patient communication are not well understood. The aim of this study was to describe the challenges of radiologic practitioners when communicating with patients. Methods Twelve day-long interprofessional communication skills workshops for radiologic clinicians were held at Boston Children’s Hospital. Prior to each workshop, participants were asked to write narratives describing experiences with difficult radiologic conversations that they found particularly challenging or satisfying. The narratives were transcribed and analyzed through thematic content analysis by two researchers. Results Radiologists, radiology trainees, technologists, nurses, and medical interpreters completed 92 narratives. The most challenging aspects of healthcare conversations included: Conveying Serious News (n = 44/92; 48%); Expanded Scope of Radiologic Practice (n = 37/92; 40%); Inexperience and Gaps in Education (n = 15/92; 16%); Clinical Uncertainty (n = 14/92; 15%); and Interprofessional Teamwork (n = 9/92; 10%). Conclusion Radiologic clinicians face substantial communicative challenges focused on conveying serious, unexpected and uncertain diagnoses amid practical challenges and limited educational opportunities. Practice implications Innovative educational curricula that address these challenges may enhance radiologic practitioners’ success in adopting patient-centered communication.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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