Observational Study
Copyright ©The Author(s) 2017.
World J Gastroenterol. May 14, 2017; 23(18): 3315-3321
Published online May 14, 2017. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v23.i18.3315
Table 1 Fellows scored an average of 67% well done across all communication domains
DomainScoreComponents
Distracted care team case
Information gathering86%Verify identity
Perform timeout
Verify patient history
Relationship development68%Establish rapport with patient
Acknowledge patient complaints/discomfort
Commmunication67%Asked nurse for assistance with biopsy
Asked attending for assistance
Communicated needs during scenario (i.e., need for anesthesia, vitals, etc.)
Team management/professionalism47%Did not appear impatient
Remained neutral during conflict
Clearly communicated need for assistance
Effective management of conflict
Frazzled Intern Case
Information gathering32%Did not use leading questions
Allowed the intern to speak without interrupting
Relationship development68%Acknowledged the intern's emotions
Attempted to calm the intern down
Had an accepting and nonjudgmental attitude
Commmunication51%Provided clear explanations and information
Communicated concern and intention to help
Successfully elicited the intern's question
Team management/professionalism73%Collaborated with the intern in identifying the next possible steps in care
Focused the discussion on the best interests of the patient