Effectiveness of a Calgary-Cambridge model-based communication skills training for paediatric trainees in Sri Lanka: A nationwide pre-post intervention study using observed practices

被引：0

作者：

Dayasiri, Kavinda ^{[1
]}

Krishnapradeep, Sinnarajah ^{[2
]}

Caldera, Dihan ^{[1
]}

Wijayasinghe, Hashini ^{[2
]}

Mudiyanse, Rasnayaka ^{[2
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Kelaniya, Fac Med, Dept Paediat, POB 06,Thalagolla Rd, Ragama 11010, Sri Lanka

[2] Univ Peradeniya, Fac Med, Dept Paediat, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

来源：

PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING | 2025年 / 133卷

关键词：

Communication skills; Paediatric trainees; Sri Lanka; CENTERED COMMUNICATION;

D O I：

10.1016/j.pec.2025.108635

中图分类号：

R1 [预防医学、卫生学];

学科分类号：

1004 ; 120402 ;

摘要：

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of a Calgary-Cambridge model-based communication skills training program for postgraduate paediatric trainees in Sri Lanka. Methods: A pre-post intervention study was conducted among 133 paediatric trainees across Sri Lanka. The training program focused on relationship-building, information gathering, and information giving. Communication skills were assessed using an OSCE with simulated patients and a 12-item checklist. Paired t-tests were used to analyze score differences. Results: Significant improvements were observed across all domains. Relationship-building scores increased from 13.5 to 23, information gathering from 12.6 to 20.2, and information giving from 13.3 to 24.8 (p < 0.01 for all). Relationship-building correlated positively with information gathering (r = 0.626) and giving (r = 0.600, p < 0.01). Trainees with prior communication training scored higher post-intervention (mean difference = 10.5, p = 0.019). No gender differences were observed. Conclusion: The Calgary-Cambridge model-based training program effectively enhanced communication skills among Sri Lankan paediatric trainees. Practice implications: Incorporating structured communication skills training into postgraduate curricula is essential, particularly in culturally diverse medical settings.

引用

页数：7