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Effectiveness of a multifaceted intervention to improve interpersonal skills of physicians in medical consultations (EPECREM): protocol for a randomised controlled trial.
Bellier, Alexandre; Labarère, José; Putkaradze, Zaza; Cavalie, Guillaume; Carras, Sylvain; Pelen, Félix; Paris, Adeline; Chaffanjon, Philippe.
  • Bellier A; Computational and Mathematical Biology Team, TIMC-IMAG UMR 5525, CNRS, Université Grenoble Alpes, Saint-Martin-d'Heres, Rhône-Alpes, France abellier@chu-grenoble.fr.
  • Labarère J; Clinical Epidemiology Unit, CHU Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France.
  • Putkaradze Z; CIC 1406, INSERM, Université Grenoble Alpes, Saint-Martin-d'Heres, Rhône-Alpes, France.
  • Cavalie G; Computational and Mathematical Biology Team, TIMC-IMAG UMR 5525, CNRS, Université Grenoble Alpes, Saint-Martin-d'Heres, Rhône-Alpes, France.
  • Carras S; Clinical Epidemiology Unit, CHU Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France.
  • Pelen F; Medical School, Université Grenoble Alpes, Saint-Martin-d'Heres, Rhône-Alpes, France.
  • Paris A; CIC 1406, INSERM, Université Grenoble Alpes, Saint-Martin-d'Heres, Rhône-Alpes, France.
  • Chaffanjon P; Clinical Research Department, CHU Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France.
BMJ Open ; 12(2): e051600, 2022 Feb 15.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1752872
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INTRODUCTION:

Interpersonal skills, encompassing communication and empathy, are key components of effective medical consultations. Although many organisations have implemented structured training programmes, limited evidence exists on their effectiveness in improving physician interpersonal skills. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a standardised, multifaceted, interpersonal skills development programme for hospital physicians. METHODS AND

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This study is a prospective, randomised (with a 11 allocation ratio), controlled, open-label, two parallel arm, superiority trial conducted at a single university hospital. Physicians will be randomised to receive either a multifaceted training programme or no intervention. The experimental intervention combines two 4-hour training sessions, dissemination of interactive educational materials, review of video-recorded consultations and individual feedback. The primary outcome measure is the overall 4-Habits Coding Scheme score assessed by two independent raters blinded to the study arm, based on video-recorded consultations, before and after intervention. The secondary outcomes include patient satisfaction, therapeutic alliance, physician self-actualisation and the length of medical consultation. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The study protocol was approved on 21 October 2020 by the CECIC Rhône-Alpes Auvergne, Clermont-Ferrand, France (IRB 5891). All participants will provide written informed consent. Efforts will be made to release the primary results within 6 to 9 months of study completion, regardless of whether they confirm or deny the research hypothesis. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT04703816.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Physicians Type of study: Cohort study / Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: BMJ Open Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Bmjopen-2021-051600

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Physicians Type of study: Cohort study / Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: BMJ Open Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Bmjopen-2021-051600