Medicalization of Communication: An Examination of Communication Policies in American Medicine

Dorough, Ramona

doi:10.1080/1041794x.2022.2117402

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“…Patientcentered communication requires medical personnel to possess skills of empathy and intentionality to understand the health goals and values of patients, allowing them to reach an agreement on recommended healthcare options (6-10). In addition, without communication training, traits such as low expression of empathy become a barrier in having GOC discussions, and residents and physicians are left to feel uncomfortable making medical recommendations and responding to patients' emotions (10)(11)(12)(13).…”

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Medical Communication Training: The Effect of Gender and Experience with Goals of Care Discussions

Dorough

Adamuţi‐Trache

Sekar

et al. 2023

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Background. Communication skills are increasingly recognized as a crucial component of medical training. However, little is known about the efficacy of various training methods when considering diverse student backgrounds, such as gender and prior training experience (i.e., year of residency). Objective. This study explores medical learners’ perception of effective communication in conducting goals of care (GOC) discussions with patients after receiving communication training as well as assessing for differences in preparedness for GOC discussions by gender and prior training experience. Participants. A sample of 114 residents in either their first, second, or third year of internal medicine residency. Main Measure. Participants participated in the communication training and completed pre- and –post- surveys on perceived effectiveness in GOC discussions. Design. We employed multivariate analyses of the surveys. Main Measures. The main measure was to examine residents’ perception of preparedness as defined by residents perceived effectiveness of care, confidence in having GOC discussions with patients, confidence in making recommendations that align with patient values, and the perceived value of GOC training. Key Results. We found that after communication training most residents, regardless of gender or year of residency, felt more effective in having healthcare conversations with patients and making GOC healthcare recommendations. We also found that males and females reported differences in experiences in practicing GOC discussions depending on prior training in medical school. Conclusion. The study also shows that the same curriculum is effective for residents at each level of training, but more research on the interaction effect between prior training and gender is needed.

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Medical Communication Training: The Effect of Gender and Experience with Goals of Care Discussions

Dorough

Adamuţi‐Trache

Sekar

et al. 2023

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Using Digital Learning Tools During the Ongoing MPOX Response in Africa: Proposing a Strategy

Nana,

Gara

2024

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On August 14, 2024, the Monkeypox outbreak was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) by the World Health Organization (WHO) shortly after the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) labelled it a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS). A continental plan to scale up the Mpox outbreak response was launched. The engagement of stakeholders, including health workers, communities, and various other parties, is crucial to the success of this endeavor. Digital learning technologies have significantly improved the efficiency of major public health education campaigns worldwide but in Africa their full potential is not yet harnessed. As digital literacy grows in Africa, people are increasingly able to communicate and receive information using digital platforms. Digital citizenship opens a new era of opportunities and digital citizens represent a pool of remotely accessible individuals. In 2024, over 534 million registered mobile phone subscriptions occurred in sub-Saharan Africa. Our objective was to review the various digital learning methods that health workers and communities could utilize to enhance case management, improve general awareness and literacy on Mpox, then, propose a deployment strategy. Videos shared on social networks, podcasts, thematic websites, virtual learning communities, AI chatbots and MOOCs are available tools. The proposed short-, mid-and long-term strategy will function only if there is a common vision and ownership among all stakeholders, as well as availability of internet connectivity and data assessment.

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Medicalization of Communication: An Examination of Communication Policies in American Medicine

Cited by 2 publications

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Medical Communication Training: The Effect of Gender and Experience with Goals of Care Discussions

Medical Communication Training: The Effect of Gender and Experience with Goals of Care Discussions

Using Digital Learning Tools During the Ongoing MPOX Response in Africa: Proposing a Strategy

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