Article
Education & Educational Research
Jennifer A. Reidy, Melissa A. Clark, Harris A. Berman, Stephanie H. Chan, Atul A. Gawande, Jocelyn Streid, Tamara Vesel, Megan E. Young, April Zehm, Kristen G. Schaefer
Summary: This study introduces an approach to building and scaling medical student training in serious illness communication through the creation of a statewide collaborative of medical schools. The authors share early lessons on the opportunities, challenges and sustainability of this approach.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Alan K. Goodboy, Matthew M. Martin, Kevin C. Knoster, Alan A. Thomay
Summary: This paragraph discusses the importance of instructional communication in surgical teaching and medical education.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Bonnie O. Wong, Jacob A. Blythe, Jason N. Batten, Brandon E. Turner, James N. Lau, Poonam Hosamani, William F. Hanks, David Magnus
Summary: Medical education requires students to master medical language patterns in order to be recognized as professionals. Students must learn these patterns through a hidden curriculum, and the degree of mastery may impact evaluation outcomes.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Ky Ruprecht, William Dunlop, Estee Wah, Christine Phillips, Sarah Martin
Summary: The teaching model developed for gender-affirming care for pre-clinical medical students with the involvement of TGD patient-educators was well-received by both students and educators. The shared experiences, safe learning environment, and recognition of expertise contributed to the success of the session. This model has the potential to be a transferable template for medical education for historically marginalized groups like TGD individuals.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Jennifer Barr, Kathryn Ogden, Iain Robertson, Jenepher Martin
Summary: This study aimed to compare patient feedback and clinical tutors' feedback in the context of undergraduate medical education. The results showed a weak but significant positive correlation between patient and tutor assessments in most areas, except for respect and concern. Patient ratings had a greater impact on overall assessment, particularly in the areas of respect, concern, communication, and understanding.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2021)
Editorial Material
Orthopedics
Samantha Bunzli, Nicholas F. Taylor, Penny O'brien, Jason A. Wallis, J. P. Caneiro, Robyn Woodward-Kron, David J. Hunter, Peter F. Choong, Michelle M. Dowsey, Nora Shields
Summary: How people talk about osteoarthritis may impact outcomes, including uptake of guideline recommendations. This editorial describes two ways of talking, impairment-based and participatory based, which form a framework to help clinicians understand people's perceptions and behaviors regarding osteoarthritis.
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC & SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Orthopedics
Samantha Bunzli, Nicholas F. Taylor, Penny O'brien, Jason D. Wallis, J. P. Caneiro, Robyn Woodward-Kron, David J. Hunter, Peter F. Choong, Michelle M. Dowsey, Nora Shields
Summary: In this article, we emphasize an alternative understanding that counters common misconceptions about osteoarthritis and highlights the link between physical activity and symptom improvement. We also offer suggestions for clinicians to shift their focus towards what patients can do to improve their health and maintain an active lifestyle.
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC & SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Riya Elizabeth George, Harvey Wells, Annie Cushing
Summary: This study explores the experiences and perspectives of Simulated Patients (SPs) in providing feedback. The findings reveal complex social and structural dynamics at play in the feedback process, calling for addressing these issues in training.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Jack Pun
Summary: Chinese medical students use patient-oriented approaches when delivering bad news, emphasizing the emotional and physical needs of patients and often informing and acknowledging the patients' family members. However, some students demonstrate poor sensitivity to non-verbal cues, indicating a need for more training using culturally appropriate communication models for critical conversations.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sylvia Mustika Sari, Yoyo Suhoyo, Deddy Mulyana, Mora Claramita
Summary: This study explores the interactional communication of feedback during clinical education in a hierarchical and collectivistic context. The findings suggest that the social gap between students and clinical supervisors in Indonesia and similar cultural countries potentially causes communication barriers in the feedback dialogue.
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Doreen M. Olvet, Joanne M. Willey, Jeffrey B. Bird, Jill M. Rabin, R. Ellen Pearlman, Judith Brenner
Summary: Medical students tend to focus more on positive aspects when providing feedback to clinical faculty, while using hedging language for suggestions. Asking students to name-names midway through the academic year increased the specificity of feedback, indicating a willingness to provide more direct feedback.
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Adelaide Hearst McClintock, Tyra Leigh Fainstad, Joshua Jauregui
Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate how clinical teachers' leadership behaviors can impact students' perception of psychological safety in the clinical learning environment. The findings showed that factors such as building good relationships, emphasizing learning, setting clear expectations, granting autonomy, and providing frequent feedback contribute to promoting psychological safety. On the other hand, educator disinterest in students, dismissal of questions, lack of autonomy, and unclear expectations were reported as destructive of psychological safety. The presence of psychological safety increases students' sense of belonging, self-efficacy, and engagement.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Irene Kelder, Petra Sneijder, Annette Klarenbeek, Ellen Laan
Summary: This review examined communication practices in medical settings regarding sexual health and identified seven categories of practices used by healthcare professionals and patients. The findings highlight the delicacy associated with discussing sexual health issues and provide suggestions for professionals to address this delicacy and meet patients' needs and concerns.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Katherine Miles, Bernadette O'Neill, Shuangyu Li
Summary: This study conducted a meta-ethnography to identify and synthesize guidance for optimizing feedback interactions in undergraduate clinical communication simulations. The findings led to the development of a new Feedback Kidney Model, which can guide medical education and future research on feedback in promoting learning. Incorporating meta-cognitive training and utilizing the model can help improve students' learning and communication with patients through on-site face-to-face feedback.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Gloria Muench, Denis Witham, Kerstin Rubarth, Elke Zimmermann, Susanne Marz, Damaris Praeger, Viktor Wegener, Jens Nee, Marc Dewey, Julian Pohlan
Summary: A new quality management initiative for radiological examinations in an intensive care unit was found to significantly reduce the occurrence of imaging-related errors, particularly report-related events. The study concludes that multidisciplinary conferences may be a suitable approach for timely identification of imaging-related errors.
INSIGHTS INTO IMAGING
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Doreen Herinek, Robyn Woodward-Kron, Michael Ewers
Summary: Peer tutorials, a form of peer-assisted learning, are becoming increasingly important in health professions education. This study aims to investigate the preparation needed for tutors to facilitate interprofessional PAL and the impact of this preparation. It consists of an online survey, group discussions, and interviews to provide multi-perspective insights into tutor preparation for iPAL.
JOURNAL OF INTERPROFESSIONAL CARE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Rintaro Imafuku, Takuya Saiki, Robyn Woodward-Kron
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Julia Paxino, Elizabeth Molloy, Charlotte Denniston, Robyn Woodward-Kron
Summary: Interprofessional communication in rehabilitation plays a vital role in patient care, but it is often challenging and variable. This study explored the influence of contextual factors on interprofessional communication and highlighted the need for improvements to meet the increasing demands of the healthcare workforce.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Elizabeth Manias, Carmel Hughes, Robyn E. Woodward-Kron, Christine M. Jorm, Guncag Ozavci, Tracey K. Bucknall
MEDICAL JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA
(2022)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Jamie B. Smith, Doreen Herinek, Robyn Woodward-Kron, Michael Ewers
Summary: There is a growing shortage of skilled nursing staff worldwide, and nurse migration has become a common strategy to address this issue. Germany, the UK, and Australia are examined as destination countries for nurse migrants in this article, and the contribution of nurse migrants to the data on which these arrangements are based is not clear. The study found that migrant nurses often face discrimination, language and communication competencies are important for them, and structured integration programs are highly valued by both migrant nurses and destination healthcare employers.
POLICY POLITICS & NURSING PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Doreen Herinek, Robyn Woodward-Kron, Marion Huber, Stefanie M. Helmer, Mirjam Koerner, Michael Ewers
Summary: Peer-assisted learning, especially peer tutorials, is becoming increasingly popular in health professions education, particularly in interprofessional education. This study provides an overview of the use of peer tutorials and the preparation of tutors in Germany and other countries. The findings show that peer tutoring is the most common format, with both uniprofessional and interprofessional PAL being offered. Mandatory interventions are used to prepare tutors, with a focus on developing their social competencies. Recommendations are made for uniform tutor preparation measures in the future, tailored to the specific requirements of uniprofessional and interprofessional learning.
Review
Ethnic Studies
Qiwei Wang, Michelle M. Dowsey, Robyn Woodward-Kron, Penny O'Brien, Lyndon Hawke, Samantha Bunzli
Summary: Australia's CALD population experiences decreasing physical activity levels, especially in leisure-time activity, following migration. Factors influencing their participation include perceptions of physical activity and wellbeing, language, financial and environmental barriers, and social, cultural, and religious considerations. This scoping review provides insights for future health promotion initiatives targeting CALD populations, highlighting the importance of addressing these factors.
ETHNICITY & HEALTH
(2023)
Editorial Material
Orthopedics
Samantha Bunzli, Nicholas F. Taylor, Penny O'brien, Jason A. Wallis, J. P. Caneiro, Robyn Woodward-Kron, David J. Hunter, Peter F. Choong, Michelle M. Dowsey, Nora Shields
Summary: How people talk about osteoarthritis may impact outcomes, including uptake of guideline recommendations. This editorial describes two ways of talking, impairment-based and participatory based, which form a framework to help clinicians understand people's perceptions and behaviors regarding osteoarthritis.
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC & SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Orthopedics
Samantha Bunzli, Nicholas F. Taylor, Penny O'Brien, Jason A. Wallis, J. P. Caneiro, Robyn Woodward-Kron, David J. Hunter, Peter F. Choong, Michelle M. Dowsey, Nora Shields
Summary: This editorial series raises awareness among clinicians about how ways of talking about orthopaedic conditions can influence what people who are seeking health care think about their health and what they do to manage their health. In part 1, we introduce ways of talking about health, using osteoarthritis as a case study. In part 2, we describe two contrasting ways of talking about osteoarthritis and how changing the way you share information and ideas with people seeking care may impact clinical decisions. In part 3, we offer strategies to help clinicians shift the way they communicate with people with osteoarthritis to promote uptake of best practice recommendations and support healthy, active lifestyles.
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC & SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Julia Paxino, Elizabeth Molloy, Charlotte Denniston, Robyn Woodward-Kron
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Zara Thompson, Jeanette Tamplin, Tanara Vieira Sousa, Romina Carrasco, Libby Flynn, Karen E. E. Lamb, Amit Lampit, Nicola T. T. Lautenschlager, Kate McMahon, Jenny Waycott, Adam P. P. Vogel, Robyn Woodward-Kron, Phoebe A. A. Stretton-Smith, Felicity A. A. Baker
Summary: BackgroundMusic therapy has been recognized as an effective support for people with dementia, but there is a need for accessible ways for caregivers to learn music-therapy based strategies. The MATCH project aims to address this by creating a mobile application that can train family caregivers. Training material for the MATCH app was developed and validated through feedback from music therapists and family caregivers.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Education & Educational Research
Henrietta Lee, Robyn Woodward-Kron, Alan Merry, Jennifer Weller
Summary: Training in healthcare team communication has focused less on interpersonal dynamics and emotional aspects of communication. The Operating Room (OR) is emotionally charged and requires excellent team communication. This study aims to understand the emotional aspects of OR team communication and identify strategies to manage emotions in the OR.
MEDICAL EDUCATION ONLINE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Orthopedics
Samantha Bunzli, Nicholas F. Taylor, Penny O'brien, Jason D. Wallis, J. P. Caneiro, Robyn Woodward-Kron, David J. Hunter, Peter F. Choong, Michelle M. Dowsey, Nora Shields
Summary: In this article, we emphasize an alternative understanding that counters common misconceptions about osteoarthritis and highlights the link between physical activity and symptom improvement. We also offer suggestions for clinicians to shift their focus towards what patients can do to improve their health and maintain an active lifestyle.
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC & SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Julia Lai-Kwon, Sathana Dushyanthen, David Seignior, Michelle Barrett, Femke Buisman-Pijlman, Andrew Buntine, Robyn Woodward-Kron, Grant McArthur, David L. Kok
Summary: In response to the needs of busy healthcare professionals, a Master of Cancer Sciences degree was developed. The curriculum design was guided by Kern's Six-Step Approach to Medical Curriculum and the Seven Principles of Online Learning. The program utilizes interactive, experiential, and interprofessional pedagogy, and incorporates the consumer perspective. The online environment is visually shaped with infographics, high-quality videos, and gamification. Evaluation of learning outcomes is ongoing.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Gerontology
Andrew S. Gilbert, Josefine Antoniades, Marina G. Cavuoto, Kerry Hwang, Erika Gonzalez, Jim Hlavac, Joanne Enticott, Xiaoping Lin, Robyn Woodward-Kron, Lee-Fay Low, Dina LoGiudice, Jennifer White, Bianca Brijnath
Summary: There is a growing demand for interpreter-mediated cognitive assessments for dementia to facilitate accurate evaluation. However, most interpreters lack specialist knowledge of dementia and cognitive assessment tools, which poses challenges in conveying instructions and responses effectively. To address this gap, an online dementia training package called MINDSET was co-designed through workshops involving clinicians, interpreters, and family carers. The training package covers various modules including knowledge of dementia, interpreting skills, and cross-cultural communication. The co-design process fostered negotiation and consensus building, enriching the training content. The training will be evaluated in a randomized control trial and subsequent implementation study.
DEMENTIA-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL RESEARCH AND PRACTICE
(2023)