Sharing information: Mixed-methods investigation of brief experiential interprofessional training for healthcare staff

doi:10.1558/cam.v12i1.21914

Communication & Medicine, Vol 12, No 1 (2015)

Sharing information: Mixed-methods investigation of brief experiential interprofessional training for healthcare staff

Simon Cocksedge, Nicky Barr, Corinne Deakin

Issued Date: 7 Jun 2016

Abstract

In UK health policy ‘sharing good information is pivotal to improving care quality, safety, and effectiveness.’ Nevertheless, educators often neglect this vital communication skill. The consequences of brief communication education interventions for healthcare workers are not yet established. This study investigated a three-hour interprofessional experiential workshop (group work, theoretical input, rehearsal) training healthcare staff in sharing information using a clear structure (PARSLEY). Staff in one UK hospital participated. Questionnaires were completed before, immediately after, and eight weeks after training, with semistructured interviews seven weeks after training. Participants (n=76) were from assorted healthcare occupations (26% non-clinical). Knowledge significantly increased immediately after training. Self-efficacy, outcome expectancy, and motivation to use the structure taught were significantly increased immediately following training and at eight weeks. Respondents at eight weeks (n=35) reported their practice in sharing information had changed within seven days of training. Seven weeks after training, most interviewees (n=13) reported confidently using the PARSLEY structure regularly in varied settings. All had re-evaluated their communication practice. Brief training altered self-reported communication behaviour of healthcare staff, with sustained changes in everyday work. As sharing information is central to communication curricula, health policy, and shared decision-making, the effectiveness of brief teaching interventions has economic and educational implications.

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