Training for the future: Introducing foundational skills necessary to promote patient-centered care practice in medical physics graduate programs

Scholarship in radiation oncology education

“… Radiation therapists Appropriate research methods Qualitative methodologies such as Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis, as used in this study, have high value and provide a rich understanding of educational topics dealing with individuals’ lived experiences that are often complex and emotive. Appropriate methods of learning As the authors state: ‘…a solid ‘theoretical framework and pedagogical approach [is required] to ensure the student experience is positive, meaningful and the students are able to … achieve the intended learning outcomes’ Training for the future: Introducing foundational skills necessary to promote patient-centred care practice in medical physics graduate programs Padilla, L [11] Description of, and outcomes from, an intervention to introduce patient-centric skills into a medical physics curriculum (including patient communication, bioethics and health disparity). Medical physicists (MP) Significant results One example in this study of achieving significant results is seen in the communication training.…”

“…With respect to limitations, it should be noted that all articles come from higher income countries or regions though many of the learners participating in the educational interventions described may work in low- or middle-income countries [7] , [8] . Likewise, most of the lessons arising from authors’ analyses of various educational activities and resources or recommendations made for best educational practice and future areas of research have broad applicability in the global setting [9] , [10] , [11] , [12] . It is perhaps not surprising, especially in view of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, that 7 of 13 articles deal directly with the topics of virtual, digital or on-line learning interventions, methods or resources and several others make reference to this mode of education.…”