Communication Skills Training to Improve Confidence and Skills in Pediatric Cancer Truth‐Telling of Registered Nurses: A Quasi‐Experimental Study.
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| Title: | Communication Skills Training to Improve Confidence and Skills in Pediatric Cancer Truth‐Telling of Registered Nurses: A Quasi‐Experimental Study. |
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| Authors: | Chen, Shih‐Ying (AUTHOR), Chen, Shih‐Hsiang (AUTHOR), Zhou, Meng‐Xian (AUTHOR), Hsiao, Chih‐Cheng (AUTHOR), Lin, Chung‐Chih (AUTHOR), Fang, Ji‐Tseng (AUTHOR), Fujimori, Maiko (AUTHOR), Tang, Woung‐Ru (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Psycho-Oncology. Jul2025, Vol. 34 Issue 7, p1-12. 12p. |
| Subjects: | Confidence, Nurses, Medical communication, Childhood cancer, Psychological well-being, Youth health, Communicative competence |
| Abstract: | Aims: Evaluate the effectiveness of combining an online pediatric communication skill training (PedCST) with an interactive e‐picture book application by measuring outcomes for registered nurses (RNs), children with leukemia, and their parents. Methods: This quasi‐experimental study implemented a PedCST designed for RNs followed by an interactive e‐picture book application for children with leukemia and their parents. Outcome variables included RNs' communication confidence and skills; children's quality of life (QOL) and symptom distress; and parents' QOL, satisfaction with medical communication, and emotional distress. Multiple linear regression was used for data analysis. Results: Forty‐three pediatric RNs and 29 pairs of children with leukemia and their parents were recruited. The PedCST effectively enhanced the RNs' confidence (p < 0.001, f = 0.68) and communication skills (p < 0.001, f = 0.26) when interacting with children with leukemia and their parents. The combined intervention showed a large effect on enhancing children's QOL (76.4 vs. 87.1, p < 0.01, f = 0.66) and relieving several distress symptoms (depression, anxiety, and appetite), but it had a limited impact on improving parents' QOL (54.1 vs. 48.0, p = 0.202), satisfaction with medical communication (4.4 vs. 4.5, p = 0.159), or emotional distress (3.3 vs. 2.6, p = 0.209). Conclusions: The PedCST enhanced RNs' confidence and communication skills. Additionally, the combined intervention effectively improved children's QOL and emotional well‐being. However, its impact on parents' QOL, communication satisfaction, and emotional distress could not be confirmed with our quasi‐experimental design. These findings demonstrated the potential effectiveness of the innovative intervention; however, further research with a control group is necessary to accurately confirm its effectiveness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Aims: Evaluate the effectiveness of combining an online pediatric communication skill training (PedCST) with an interactive e‐picture book application by measuring outcomes for registered nurses (RNs), children with leukemia, and their parents. Methods: This quasi‐experimental study implemented a PedCST designed for RNs followed by an interactive e‐picture book application for children with leukemia and their parents. Outcome variables included RNs' communication confidence and skills; children's quality of life (QOL) and symptom distress; and parents' QOL, satisfaction with medical communication, and emotional distress. Multiple linear regression was used for data analysis. Results: Forty‐three pediatric RNs and 29 pairs of children with leukemia and their parents were recruited. The PedCST effectively enhanced the RNs' confidence (p < 0.001, f = 0.68) and communication skills (p < 0.001, f = 0.26) when interacting with children with leukemia and their parents. The combined intervention showed a large effect on enhancing children's QOL (76.4 vs. 87.1, p < 0.01, f = 0.66) and relieving several distress symptoms (depression, anxiety, and appetite), but it had a limited impact on improving parents' QOL (54.1 vs. 48.0, p = 0.202), satisfaction with medical communication (4.4 vs. 4.5, p = 0.159), or emotional distress (3.3 vs. 2.6, p = 0.209). Conclusions: The PedCST enhanced RNs' confidence and communication skills. Additionally, the combined intervention effectively improved children's QOL and emotional well‐being. However, its impact on parents' QOL, communication satisfaction, and emotional distress could not be confirmed with our quasi‐experimental design. These findings demonstrated the potential effectiveness of the innovative intervention; however, further research with a control group is necessary to accurately confirm its effectiveness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 10579249 |
| DOI: | 10.1002/pon.70215 |
