Improving medical students’ communication competencies to deal with intimate partner violence using clinical simulations in Mozambique
Abstract Background During their medical training, medical students aim to master communication skills and professionalism competencies to foster the best possible patient-physician relationship. This is especially evident when dealing with sensitive topics. This study describes and analyses the out...
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| description | Abstract Background During their medical training, medical students aim to master communication skills and professionalism competencies to foster the best possible patient-physician relationship. This is especially evident when dealing with sensitive topics. This study describes and analyses the outcomes of a simulation-based training module on clinical communication competency through interacting with simulated intimate partner violence (IPV) survivors. The training was set up as part of a broader IPV module within a Gynaecology and Obstetrics Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery of Medicine (MBBS). Methods In total, 34 (59%) of all fourth-year medical students from one medical school in Mozambique were involved. A mixed-method approach was adopted. First, a quasi-experimental pre-test/post-test design was adopted to study the impact of the intervention to tackle critical IPV knowledge, skills, and attitudes, underlying a patient communication script. Second, a qualitative analysis of student perceptions was carried out. Results The results of the paired sample t-tests point at a significant and positive change in post-test values when looking at the general IPV self-efficacy (IPV SE) score and the subscales mainly in attitudes. Participants expressed a desire for additional IPV communication competency and suggested enhancements to the module. Conclusion We conclude that due to IPV being a sensitive issue, simulation activities are a good method to be used in a safe environment to develop clinical skills. The results of this study are a good complement of the analysis of the competencies learned by the medical students in Mozambique with the current curriculum. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-276c66ac4e174c17a5d5de0f008c94ef2022-12-21T22:38:49ZengBMCBMC Medical Education1472-69202021-02-012111810.1186/s12909-021-02560-8Improving medical students’ communication competencies to deal with intimate partner violence using clinical simulations in MozambiqueB. Manuel0M. Valcke1I. Keygnaert2K. Roelens3Department of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine, University Eduardo MondlaneDepartment of Educational Studies, Ghent UniversityDepartment of Public Health and Primary Care, International Centre for Reproductive Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent UniversityDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent University HospitalAbstract Background During their medical training, medical students aim to master communication skills and professionalism competencies to foster the best possible patient-physician relationship. This is especially evident when dealing with sensitive topics. This study describes and analyses the outcomes of a simulation-based training module on clinical communication competency through interacting with simulated intimate partner violence (IPV) survivors. The training was set up as part of a broader IPV module within a Gynaecology and Obstetrics Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery of Medicine (MBBS). Methods In total, 34 (59%) of all fourth-year medical students from one medical school in Mozambique were involved. A mixed-method approach was adopted. First, a quasi-experimental pre-test/post-test design was adopted to study the impact of the intervention to tackle critical IPV knowledge, skills, and attitudes, underlying a patient communication script. Second, a qualitative analysis of student perceptions was carried out. Results The results of the paired sample t-tests point at a significant and positive change in post-test values when looking at the general IPV self-efficacy (IPV SE) score and the subscales mainly in attitudes. Participants expressed a desire for additional IPV communication competency and suggested enhancements to the module. Conclusion We conclude that due to IPV being a sensitive issue, simulation activities are a good method to be used in a safe environment to develop clinical skills. The results of this study are a good complement of the analysis of the competencies learned by the medical students in Mozambique with the current curriculum.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-021-02560-8Communication competencyMedical educationIntimate partner violenceUndergraduatePhysician-patient communicationPre-post-test |
| spellingShingle | B. Manuel M. Valcke I. Keygnaert K. Roelens Improving medical students’ communication competencies to deal with intimate partner violence using clinical simulations in Mozambique BMC Medical Education Communication competency Medical education Intimate partner violence Undergraduate Physician-patient communication Pre-post-test |
| title | Improving medical students’ communication competencies to deal with intimate partner violence using clinical simulations in Mozambique |
| title_full | Improving medical students’ communication competencies to deal with intimate partner violence using clinical simulations in Mozambique |
| title_fullStr | Improving medical students’ communication competencies to deal with intimate partner violence using clinical simulations in Mozambique |
| title_full_unstemmed | Improving medical students’ communication competencies to deal with intimate partner violence using clinical simulations in Mozambique |
| title_short | Improving medical students’ communication competencies to deal with intimate partner violence using clinical simulations in Mozambique |
| title_sort | improving medical students communication competencies to deal with intimate partner violence using clinical simulations in mozambique |
| topic | Communication competency Medical education Intimate partner violence Undergraduate Physician-patient communication Pre-post-test |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-021-02560-8 |
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