TY - JOUR AU - Zakharova EA, AU - Inklebarger, James AU - Bogomolova ES, AU - Roberts A, PY - 2019/02/28 Y2 - 2024/03/29 TI - Can a Multi-modal Communication Program Enhance Empathy and Doctor-Patient Social Interactions?; Results of a Pilot Training Study of Russian Medical Students JF - International Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Invention JA - ijmsci VL - 6 IS - 2 SE - Articles DO - 10.18535/ijmsci/v6i2.07 UR - http://valleyinternational.net/index.php/ijmsci/article/view/1889 SP - 4318-4321 AB - <p>Communication is a vital element of basic professional competency within medicine. However, some medical schools may not typically offer structured developmental skills training to medical students. A multi-modal doctor communications enhancement-training program was therefore organized at a medical university in Russia. A total of 83 students ages 18-19 participated. Pre-course communication ability levels were measured at 21.7% low, 69.8% medium, and 7% high level. Post course outcome measurements demonstrated 1.2% low, 51.8% medium, and 47% high communication levels.</p><p>Outcome: It was concluded in this pilot study that a formalized multi-modal communications development program in conjunction with performance feedback, could significantly enhance essential patient communication skills in Russian medical students.</p> ER -