Can Communication Skills Be Taught in a Multidisciplinary Maternal Fetal Care Center?

IF 2.7 2区医学 Q2 GENETICS & HEREDITY

Prenatal Diagnosis Pub Date : 2025-09-08 DOI:10.1002/pd.6883

Lauren S Crafts, Kassie Merrill-Olver, Cassandra R Duffy, Alireza A Shamshirsaz, Christina Ronai

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Abstract

Objective: To evaluate a structured communication training for providers performing prenatal counseling for patients presenting to a multidisciplinary maternal fetal care center.

Method: Providers who care for pregnant patients with high-risk fetal conditions participated in two half-day virtual training sessions using the VitalTalk methodology. In each session, providers learned the methodology and then participated in role-play with standardized actors. Anonymous pre- and post-surveys were administered electronically via REDCap. Participants were asked about their preparedness and comfort performing communication skills and leading challenging conversations specific to prenatal counseling.

Results: 24 multidisciplinary providers participated. Clinical and prognostic uncertainty and balancing honesty with hope were the top factors making conversations difficult. Following the course, there was a significant increase in preparedness and comfort to perform all queried skills. Most providers felt a refresher course yearly or every 2-3 years would be helpful.

Conclusions: An interactive, structured communication course can improve preparedness and comfort to deliver serious news in a cohort of multidisciplinary providers who care for pregnant patients with high-risk fetal conditions.

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多学科母婴护理中心能否教授沟通技巧？

目的：评估一种结构化的沟通培训，为提供产前咨询的患者呈现到多学科母婴护理中心。方法：护理高危胎儿的孕妇的提供者使用VitalTalk方法参加了两个半天的虚拟培训课程。在每次会议中，提供者学习了方法，然后与标准化的参与者一起参与角色扮演。匿名前后调查通过REDCap进行电子管理。参与者被问及他们的准备和舒适执行沟通技巧和领导具有挑战性的谈话，具体到产前咨询。结果：24家多学科提供者参与。临床和预后的不确定性以及诚实与希望之间的平衡是导致谈话困难的主要因素。课程结束后，在执行所有查询技能的准备和舒适度方面有了显著的提高。大多数提供者认为每年或每2-3年进行一次进修课程会有所帮助。结论：一个互动的、结构化的沟通课程可以提高多学科医护人员对高危胎儿疾病孕妇的准备和舒适度。

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Prenatal Diagnosis 医学-妇产科学

CiteScore

5.80

自引率

13.30%

发文量

204

审稿时长

2 months

期刊介绍： Prenatal Diagnosis welcomes submissions in all aspects of prenatal diagnosis with a particular focus on areas in which molecular biology and genetics interface with prenatal care and therapy, encompassing: all aspects of fetal imaging, including sonography and magnetic resonance imaging; prenatal cytogenetics, including molecular studies and array CGH; prenatal screening studies; fetal cells and cell-free nucleic acids in maternal blood and other fluids; preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD); prenatal diagnosis of single gene disorders, including metabolic disorders; fetal therapy; fetal and placental development and pathology; development and evaluation of laboratory services for prenatal diagnosis; psychosocial, legal, ethical and economic aspects of prenatal diagnosis; prenatal genetic counseling