Difficult conversations are common in oncology practice and patient-centered communication is essential to care for individuals with cancer. Within oncology training programs, communication training is mostly unstructured observation and feedback in the clinic and many learners receive inadequate training. Currently, educational resources are limited, and residents have indicated a desire for more education on end-of-life communication skills. A formal communication curriculum could fill a gap and help to standardize teaching and evaluation. The overall goal of this study is to establish an effective communication skills curriculum for oncology residents that can be delivered remotely and that addresses difficult conversations with cancer patients. Through this preliminary study, we will explore the feasibility of a randomized controlled trial comparing different training experiences to understand how best to help oncology residents develop strong end-of-life communication skills.
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COM-ON (Communication in Oncology) Checklist
Timeframe: 3 months
QQPPI (Questionnaire on the Quality of Physician-Patient Interaction)
Timeframe: 3 months
Assessment rubric for 'entrustable professional activities' (EPAs)
Timeframe: 3 months
Global rating scale
Timeframe: 3 months