Seminar in Unwavering Empowering Presence Optimized for Rehabilitation Teams
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Summary
The goal of this study to test the feasibility, acceptability, and potential impact of a serious illness communication skills training (CST) tailored to rehabilitation professionals to improve their comfort and confidence in navigating difficult conversations with patients and families. Primary Objectives: Aim 1: To assess feasibility and acceptability of a multidisciplinary co-designed interactive CST program for rehabilitation professionals who care for children with serious illness and their families. Aim 2: To characterize the potential impact of this CST intervention on pediatric rehabilitation professionals. Secondary Objective: Aim 3: To examine the perspectives of bereaved parent educators on participation in the implementation of communication training for rehabilitation professionals.
Description
The Communication Skills training (CST) will last approximately 3 hours. It will consist of three main components: Part 1 will begin with an introductory case of an emotional parent, then a brief didactic with a framework on responding to emotion, and end with rehab professionals actively practicing 'drills' using the framework for responding to emotion. Part 2 will be a panel of bereaved parents. Learners will be asked to think of questions to ask the parents in advance and will also be invited to ask questions that come to mind in the moment. Part 3 will be focused on sharing serious news, b…
Eligibility
- Age range
- Not specified
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: Intervention Participants * Licensed rehabilitation professionals (e.g., physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists) employed at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital actively involved in the care of pediatric oncology patients. * Willingness to participate in the communication skills training (CST) intervention and associated study activities. Inclusion Criteria: Intervention Facilitators * St. Jude Bereaved Parent Educators who have participated as an educator in at least one other institutional educational event * Willingness to facilit…
Interventions
- OtherCommunication skills training
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Location
- St. Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, Tennessee