Abstract
B a c k g ro u n d : Th e n ew G P c u r r i c u l um emp h a s i s e s
consultation skills that are essential to enhance doctorpatient communications.
A im: To g a t h e r d a t a o n s e l f re p o r t i n g r a t i n g s o n
consultation skills, within a group of VTS trainees.
Summary of work: Trainees were invited to a training day,
where consultation training was provided. Trainees self
rated their perceived levels of a range of consultation
skills before and after training (an adapted Kirkpatrick
framework). Data were analysed using an SPSS version
4 package.
Summary of results: Self reporting by VTS trainees
on thei r consul t a t ions s k i l l s indi c a te low level s of
perceived skills. Significant differences in improved
rating in a variety of areas after training were seen
in: (1) Understanding the consultation structure; (2)
Coni dence in performing a consultation; (3) Framework
for approaching a consultation; (4) Identifying their
weakness in consultation skills; (5) Improved sense of
competence in conducting a consultation. No dif erences
were found in applying knowledge and skills required
for a consultation, which may relate to the current level
of experience and context in which the trainee currently
practices; nor the ability to identify their weaknesses,
which will require further training.
Conclusion: Consultation skills training may improve how
trainees perceive their skills at an early stage of training
for general practice
Original language | English |
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Publication status | Published - 2006 |
Event | Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE) Conference - Genoa, Italy Duration: 14 Sept 2006 → 18 Sept 2006 |
Conference
Conference | Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE) Conference |
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Country/Territory | Italy |
City | Genoa |
Period | 14/09/06 → 18/09/06 |