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How many participants were there in each Oncotalk workshop?
How many participants were there in each Oncotalk workshop?
- 25
- 15
- 10
- 20 (correct)
What was the basis for selecting participants for the Oncotalk workshop?
What was the basis for selecting participants for the Oncotalk workshop?
- Clinical experience
- Interest in communication (correct)
- Academic performance
- Research experience
How many standardized patient encounters were there per participant in the Oncotalk workshop?
How many standardized patient encounters were there per participant in the Oncotalk workshop?
- 3
- 2
- 4 (correct)
- 5
Which type of physician trainees were involved in the study?
Which type of physician trainees were involved in the study?
What was the duration of the Oncotalk workshop?
What was the duration of the Oncotalk workshop?
How many medical oncology fellows participated in the study?
How many medical oncology fellows participated in the study?
What were the primary outcomes measured in the study?
What were the primary outcomes measured in the study?
What topics were covered in the Oncotalk workshop?
What topics were covered in the Oncotalk workshop?
What percentage of participants used the word 'cancer' when giving bad news after the workshop?
What percentage of participants used the word 'cancer' when giving bad news after the workshop?
Which type of study design was used in this study?
Which type of study design was used in this study?
What is a notable strength of this study?
What is a notable strength of this study?
What is a limitation of the study?
What is a limitation of the study?
What does the study primarily focus on?
What does the study primarily focus on?
What remains to be determined about the effectiveness of Oncotalk?
What remains to be determined about the effectiveness of Oncotalk?
What should future studies of the Oncotalk teaching model address?
What should future studies of the Oncotalk teaching model address?
What is a potential factor that may have influenced the participants' performance in the study?
What is a potential factor that may have influenced the participants' performance in the study?
Which step in the communication approach developed for transitions to palliative care involved proposing a care plan that addresses goals, values, and concerns?
Which step in the communication approach developed for transitions to palliative care involved proposing a care plan that addresses goals, values, and concerns?
What was the purpose of measuring whether participants included an empathic statement in their response to the question 'How much time do I have' during step 4 of the communication approach for transitions to palliative care?
What was the purpose of measuring whether participants included an empathic statement in their response to the question 'How much time do I have' during step 4 of the communication approach for transitions to palliative care?
What acronym was used to measure participant use of verbal empathic expressions during the SP encounters?
What acronym was used to measure participant use of verbal empathic expressions during the SP encounters?
What was the purpose of coding participant dialogue during the SP encounters?
What was the purpose of coding participant dialogue during the SP encounters?
What statistical test was used to compare the proportion of subjects who possessed a skill before and after the retreat?
What statistical test was used to compare the proportion of subjects who possessed a skill before and after the retreat?
Why was a control group not used in the study of the efficacy of Oncotalk for acquiring communication skills?
Why was a control group not used in the study of the efficacy of Oncotalk for acquiring communication skills?
Which type of physician trainees participated in the Oncotalk workshop?
Which type of physician trainees participated in the Oncotalk workshop?
What were the primary outcomes measured in the study?
What were the primary outcomes measured in the study?
What was the duration of the Oncotalk workshop?
What was the duration of the Oncotalk workshop?
Which organization trained the professional actors to serve as simulated patients in the Oncotalk workshop?
Which organization trained the professional actors to serve as simulated patients in the Oncotalk workshop?
Which step in the SPIKES approach involves finding a quiet place to talk and verifying the information?
Which step in the SPIKES approach involves finding a quiet place to talk and verifying the information?
What was the purpose of the preretreat questionnaires completed by the participants?
What was the purpose of the preretreat questionnaires completed by the participants?
What was the primary purpose of coding participant dialogue during the SP encounters?
What was the primary purpose of coding participant dialogue during the SP encounters?
What was the primary reason for not using a control group in the study of the efficacy of Oncotalk?
What was the primary reason for not using a control group in the study of the efficacy of Oncotalk?
What was the primary purpose of measuring whether participants included an empathic statement in their response to the question 'How much time do I have' during step 4 of the communication approach for transitions to palliative care?
What was the primary purpose of measuring whether participants included an empathic statement in their response to the question 'How much time do I have' during step 4 of the communication approach for transitions to palliative care?
What is a limitation of the study?
What is a limitation of the study?
What is a potential factor that may have influenced the participants' performance in the study?
What is a potential factor that may have influenced the participants' performance in the study?
What should future studies of the Oncotalk teaching model address?
What should future studies of the Oncotalk teaching model address?
What was the purpose of coding participant dialogue during the SP encounters?
What was the purpose of coding participant dialogue during the SP encounters?
What was the basis for selecting participants for the Oncotalk workshop?
What was the basis for selecting participants for the Oncotalk workshop?
What is a notable strength of this study?
What is a notable strength of this study?
Which type of study design was used in this study?
Which type of study design was used in this study?
What were the primary outcomes measured in this study?
What were the primary outcomes measured in this study?
What was the duration of the Oncotalk workshop?
What was the duration of the Oncotalk workshop?
What was the purpose of the Oncotalk workshop?
What was the purpose of the Oncotalk workshop?
How were participants selected for the Oncotalk workshop?
How were participants selected for the Oncotalk workshop?
What were the learning activities in the Oncotalk curriculum?
What were the learning activities in the Oncotalk curriculum?
What was the purpose of measuring whether participants could remain silent for at least 10 seconds during step 5 of the communication approach for transitions to palliative care?
What was the purpose of measuring whether participants could remain silent for at least 10 seconds during step 5 of the communication approach for transitions to palliative care?
What was the acronym used to measure participant use of verbal empathic expressions during the SP encounters?
What was the acronym used to measure participant use of verbal empathic expressions during the SP encounters?
What statistical test was used to compare the proportion of subjects who possessed a skill at their preretreat session and postretreat session?
What statistical test was used to compare the proportion of subjects who possessed a skill at their preretreat session and postretreat session?
What is a potential limitation of the study?
What is a potential limitation of the study?
What was a focus of the coding system used in the study?
What was a focus of the coding system used in the study?
What is a potential area for future study of the Oncotalk teaching model?
What is a potential area for future study of the Oncotalk teaching model?
What was a notable strength of the study?
What was a notable strength of the study?
What is a potential factor that may have influenced the participants' performance in the study?
What is a potential factor that may have influenced the participants' performance in the study?
What is a potential area for future study of the Oncotalk teaching model?
What is a potential area for future study of the Oncotalk teaching model?
Study Notes
Oncotalk Workshop Details
- 8 participants were in each Oncotalk workshop.
- Participants were selected based on their willingness to participate and their current or planned involvement in oncology care.
Workshop Structure
- Each participant had 4 standardized patient encounters.
- The workshop lasted for 1 day.
- 21 medical oncology fellows participated in the study.
Primary Outcomes
- Measured participant's ability to communicate effectively with patients.
- Measured participant's ability to use empathic expressions.
Oncotalk Curriculum
- Covered topics such as breaking bad news, transitions to palliative care, and communication skills.
Post-Workshop Outcomes
- 95% of participants used the word 'cancer' when giving bad news after the workshop.
Study Design
- Used a pre-post study design.
Strengths and Limitations
- Notable strength: used a standardized patient encounter to measure participant's communication skills.
- Limitation: no control group was used.
Communication Approach
- Step 4: responding to the question 'How much time do I have' with empathy.
- Step 5: remaining silent for at least 10 seconds.
Statistical Analysis
- Used the McNemar test to compare the proportion of subjects who possessed a skill before and after the workshop.
Future Studies
- Should address the long-term effectiveness of the Oncotalk teaching model.
- Should explore the impact of Oncotalk on patient outcomes.
Simulated Patients
- Trained by the Actor's Fund.
- Used to simulate real patient encounters.
SPIKES Approach
- Step 1: setting up the conversation by finding a quiet place to talk and verifying the information.
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Quiz: Understanding Communication Codes and Emotional Responses Test your knowledge on communication codes and emotional responses with this quiz. Learn about best communication practices and delve into the details of a code that requires further explanation. Explore how participants respond to emotions and discover a required behavior in simulated interactions. Challenge yourself and enhance your understanding of effective communication techniques.
