Communication Skills Intervention for Lymphoma Survivorship
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial aims to enhance how doctors communicate with lymphoma patients as they complete treatment and transition into survivorship. It tests a program called the Communication Skills Intervention to help doctors better support patients with Hodgkin's or Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma during this phase. Patients who have recently completed chemotherapy or radiation treatment and are in remission might be suitable candidates. This study is particularly relevant for those ready to focus on life after cancer treatment. As an unphased trial, it offers patients the chance to contribute to improving post-treatment care and communication.
Do I need to stop my current medications to join the trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It's best to discuss this with the trial coordinators or your doctor.
What prior data suggests that this communication skills intervention is safe for improving physician-patient interactions?
Research shows that improving how healthcare workers communicate can enhance patient safety. Effective communication helps prevent mistakes and ensures patients understand their treatment. Studies have found that training healthcare providers in communication reduces errors and increases patient security. No evidence suggests these improvements cause harm. In fact, better communication often leads to better health outcomes. Therefore, considering participation in this trial, focusing on improving communication skills is both safe and beneficial for patient care.12345
Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the Communication Skills Intervention because it focuses on empowering patients transitioning into survivorship by enhancing their communication abilities. Unlike traditional treatments that may focus solely on medical or physical recovery, this intervention emphasizes interpersonal skills, aiming to improve patients' quality of life and ability to navigate post-treatment challenges. By fostering better communication, this approach could lead to stronger patient-provider relationships and more personalized care, ultimately aiding in a smoother transition into survivorship.
What evidence suggests that this communication skills intervention is effective for improving physician-patient communication in lymphoma cancer survivorship?
Research shows that programs to improve communication skills significantly enhance how well people communicate. One study found that 81% of participants improved their communication skills through these programs. Another study demonstrated that receiving and reflecting on feedback helped students communicate more effectively. Additionally, training doctors in communication had small positive effects on patient satisfaction. These findings suggest that better communication skills can be particularly beneficial in medical settings, especially during the transition from cancer treatment to recovery.678910
Who Is on the Research Team?
Patricia Parker, PhD
Principal Investigator
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Communication Skills Intervention
Physicians receive training to improve communication skills for transitioning lymphoma patients from end of treatment to survivorship
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for the impact of communication skills training on physician-patient interactions during the first three years of survivorship
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Communication Skills Intervention
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Lead Sponsor
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Collaborator
Maimonides Medical Center
Collaborator
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Collaborator
Rutgers University
Collaborator
Tampa General Hospital
Collaborator
University of California, Los Angeles
Collaborator
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Collaborator
Monash University
Collaborator
Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar
Collaborator
Citations
A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness ...
Communication interventions have a positive effect on staffs' knowledge and communication skills and on residents' agitation and challenging behaviors.
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apps.asha.org/EvidenceMaps/Articles/ArticleSummary/cd8058c9-9151-45a8-a740-257e09bd9c85Summary of the Systematic Review
This meta-analysis investigates focused social and communication interventions in children, 6 years old or younger, on the autism spectrum.
Systematic review of the effect of training interventions on the ...
Across the three studies [20, 25, 29] that assessed communication skills in the medium-term 81% of outcomes significantly improved. All of the interventions ...
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research.aota.org/ajot/article/79/4/7904205060/27206/Effects-of-Feedback-and-Reflection-onEffects of Feedback and Reflection on Communication Skills ...
We discovered that, after completing the FR-CT, students significantly improved their communication skills related to building relationships, ...
Effectiveness of Training Clinicians' Communication Skills ...
This study found that communication training for clinicians has small effects on patients' satisfaction with care, pain, and disability. The current size of ...
How does communication affect patient safety? Protocol for a ...
Using extracted data from the included studies, we will develop a logic model to illustrate why and how communication affects patient safety.
Approach to Improving Patient Safety: Communication
Communication is an essential element of health care and a critical target for improving safety. Strategies can help improve communication ...
Communication education regarding patient safety for ...
This review will enhance knowledge of how to equip nursing professionals during training with essential communication skills to ensure patient safety in the ...
Communication skills training in the management of patient ...
This review aimed to examine the content, strengths and limitations of communication skills training for reducing aggression within healthcare settings.
Communication Skills Are Crucial for Patient Safety
Keep communications short and simple. · Focus on critical messages. · Use the “teach-back” method. · Allow patients to ask questions. · Provide ...
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