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Narwal-Kasmani R, Stausmire JM, McCarthy KA, Buderer N, Gutek A, Ulrich CA. Assessment tool items for addressing physician-patient communication and reducing health care risk factors across multiple enterprise risk management domains. J Healthc Risk Manag 2024; 44:24-33. [PMID: 39083401 DOI: 10.1002/jhrm.21581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 07/11/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024]
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Expertise in physician-patient communication is a primary outcome measure for physicians. We evaluated residents' communication behaviors with clinic patients following an educational intervention as measured by the Communication Assessment Tool (CAT). Thirty-five internal medicine residents were assessed by patients using the CAT for 3 months before and after the educational intervention. The intervention included a simulated, videotaped patient encounter, mock CAT, and preceptor coaching during video review. The primary outcome was the percentage of CAT items receiving an "excellent" rating from patients before and after the intervention. Research results were compared to previously published CAT studies. Within-resident improvement in the percentage of excellent ratings was small with median changes between 0 and 3 percentage points. Compared to previously published studies, similar results were found for the highest and lowest-scored communication items. Many clinical encounters are time-limited, and physicians do not pursue time-consuming conversations that could reduce health care risk. This data and other published studies suggest seven communication items taking the most time to complete (i.e., shared decision-making) were items demonstrating little or no improvement. This study identified clinical performance risk factors applicable to the Enterprise Risk Management Framework that could impact complication and readmission rates if addressed by changes in physician-patient communication.
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- Rawan Narwal-Kasmani
- Internal Medicine Residency Program, Mercy Health St Vincent Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio, USA
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- Academic Research, Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio, USA
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- Simulation & Research, Mercy Health St Vincent Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio, USA
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- Nancy Buderer, Consulting LLC, Oak Harbor, Ohio, USA
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- Academic Research, Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio, USA
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- Bon Secours Mercy Health, Mercy Health Toledo St. Vincent, Toledo, Ohio, USA
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Zhong X, Tang F, Lai D, Guo X, Yang X, Hu R, Li D, Lu Y, Liu S, Leal-Costa C. The Chinese version of the Health Professional Communication Skills Scale: Psychometric evaluation. Front Psychol 2023; 14:1125404. [PMID: 37621938 PMCID: PMC10446878 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1125404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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Objective This study aims to translate the Health Professional Communication Skills Scale (HP-CSS) into Chinese and assess its psychometric properties. Methods A total of 836 healthcare professionals were recruited. The demographic characteristics form and HP-CSS were used for data collection. The psychometric properties of HP-CSS were evaluated by examining item analysis, construct validity, known-group discriminant validity, internal consistency, and split-half reliability. Results In terms of item analysis, the critical ratio (CR) of 18 items was both >3 (CR ranging from 9.937 to 28.816), and the score of each item was positively correlated with the total score (r ranging from 0.357 to 0.778, P < 0.001). The fit indices showed that the original correlated four-factor model of HP-CSS was adequate: χ2 =722.801; df = 126; χ2/df = 5.737; RMSEA = 0.075; CFI = 0.923; NNFI = 0.908; TLI = 0.906; IFI = 0.923. In terms of known-group discriminant validity, the HP-CSS total score was related to gender, occupation, work years, and communication skill training. Cronbach's α coefficient was 0.922, and the split-half reliability was 0.865 for the total scale. Conclusion The Chinese version of the HP-CSS is a reliable and valid instrument to evaluate communication skills among healthcare professionals in China.
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- Xiaoying Zhong
- Department of Nursing, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Nursing, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Child Rehabilitation, Chengdu Integrated TCM Western Medicine Hospital, Chengdu First People's Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Nursing, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Mianyang Central Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology, Mianyang, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Nursing, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Nursing, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Nursing, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Scala D, Mucherino S, Wirth F, Orlando V, Polidori P, Faggiano ME, Iovine D, Saturnino P, Cattel F, Costantini A, Giua C, Makoul G, Azzopardi LM, Menditto E. Developing and piloting a communication assessment tool assessing patient perspectives on communication with pharmacists (CAT-Pharm). Int J Clin Pharm 2022; 44:1037-1045. [PMID: 35211832 PMCID: PMC9393125 DOI: 10.1007/s11096-022-01382-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Effective communication strategies in health care help to enhance patient empowerment and improve clinical outcomes. OBJECTIVE Adapt the original Communication Assessment (CAT) instrument for the pharmacist profession (CAT-Pharm) and to test its validity and reliability in two different settings. SETTING Five hospital pharmacies in Italy and five community pharmacies in Malta. METHOD Pilot study involving a standardized multi-step process adhering to internationally accepted and recommended guidelines. Corrections and adjustments to the translation addressed linguistic factors and cultural components. CAT-Pharm, compared to the original CAT, maintained 10 out of the 14 items: one was slightly modified; three were changed to better fit the pharmacist role; one was added. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES CAT-Pharm development and testing its practicality to assess patient perceptions of pharmacists' interpersonal and communication skills. RESULTS CAT-Pharm was tested on 97 patients in the Italian setting and 150 patients in the Maltese setting to assess the practicality of the tool and its usefulness in investigating gaps and priorities for improving pharmacist-patient communication. Results Show reliability and internal validity of the CAT-Pharm tool. The analysis of patient perceptions of communication with the pharmacist in Italy indicated differences from that in Malta. The different settings provided insight into the utility of CAT-Pharm. CONCLUSION This study provided a valid and reliable tool that could be applied to assess patient perception of the pharmacist's communication abilities.
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- Daniela Scala
- Nuclear Medicine, AORN “A. Cardarelli”, Naples, Italy
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- CIRFF, Center of Pharmacoeconomics and Drug Utilization Research, Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta, Msida, Malta
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- CIRFF, Center of Pharmacoeconomics and Drug Utilization Research, Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Pharmacy Department, AORN “A. Cardarelli”, Naples, Italy
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- Farmacia Ospedaliera A.O.U. Città Della Salute E Della Scienza Di Torino, Turin, Italy
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- U.O.C. Farmacia Ospedaliera Aziendale Ospedale “Santo Spirito” ASL Pescara, Pescara, Italy
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- Società Italiana Farmacia Clinica (SIFAC), Cagliari, Italy
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- PatientWisdom, Inc., Madison CT USA and Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta, Msida, Malta
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- CIRFF, Center of Pharmacoeconomics and Drug Utilization Research, Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.
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Barnhart DA, Kamali I, Nyirahabihirwe F, Mugabo C, Gakuru JDLP, Uwase M, Nizeyumuremyi E, Musafiri T, Gatete JDD, Makuza JD, Kateera F, Hedt-Gauthier B, Ndahimana JD. Knowledge among patients with Hepatitis C initiating on direct-acting antiviral treatment in rural Rwanda: A prospective cohort study. Glob Health Action 2021; 14:1953250. [PMID: 34347569 PMCID: PMC8344237 DOI: 10.1080/16549716.2021.1953250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/09/2022] Open
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Background Curative direct-acting antiviral treatment (DAA) has made it plausible to implement hepatitis C elimination interventions. However, poor hepatitis C knowledge among patients could impede the effectiveness of screening and treatment programs. Objective We assessed knowledge on hepatitis C among rural Rwandans initiating DAA treatment for hepatitis C in a prospective cohort. Methods We administered 15 true-false statements before treatment initiation and during one follow-up visit occurring either 1 or 2 months after treatment initiation. We assessed the average number of correct responses per patient, the proportion of correct responses to individual statements, pre-treatment predictors of knowledge, and whether post-initiation knowledge was associated with time since treatment initiation, quality of care, or adherence. Results Among 333 patients who answered knowledge questions before treatment initiation, 325 (97.6%) were re-assessed at a post-initiation visit. Pre-initiation, 72.1% knew hepatitis C was curable, 61.9% knew that hepatitis C could cause liver damage or cancer, and 42.3% knew that people with hepatitis C could look and feel fine. The average number of correct responses was 8.1 out of 15 (95% CI: 7.8–8.5), but was significantly lower among those with low educational attainment or with low literacy. Post-initiation, correct responses increased by an average of 2.0 statements (95% CI: 1.6, 2.4, p-value <0.001). Many patients still mistakenly believed that hepatitis C could be transmitted through kissing (66.5%), eating utensils (44.1%), handshakes (34.8%), and hugs (34.8%). Post-initiation knowledge is inversely associated with self-reported quality of care and unassociated with self-reported adherence. Conclusion Although knowledge improved over time, key gaps persisted among patients. Accessible public education campaigns targeted to low-literacy populations emphasizing that hepatitis C can be asymptomatic, has severe consequences, and is curable could promote participation in mass screening campaigns and linkage to care. Visual tools could facilitate clinician-provided patient education.
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- Dale A Barnhart
- Department of Global Health and Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.,Partners In Health-Rwanda/Inshuti Mu Buzima, Rwinkwavu, Rwanda
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- Partners In Health-Rwanda/Inshuti Mu Buzima, Rwinkwavu, Rwanda
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- Partners In Health-Rwanda/Inshuti Mu Buzima, Rwinkwavu, Rwanda
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- Partners In Health-Rwanda/Inshuti Mu Buzima, Rwinkwavu, Rwanda
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- School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.,STIs and OBBI Division, Rwanda Biomedical Center, HIV/AIDS, Kigali, Rwanda
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- Department of Global Health and Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.,Department of Biostatistics, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
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Balanescu AR, Bojinca VC, Schweitzer AM, Joca B, Mardale DA, Badea D, Bojinca M. Translation and cultural adaptation of a romanian version of the communication assessment tool (CAT_Ro). BMC Health Serv Res 2021; 21:184. [PMID: 33639947 PMCID: PMC7913309 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-021-06186-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2020] [Accepted: 02/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The communication between health providers and patients influences the quality of medical care. The Communication Skills Assessment (CAT) is a reliable, validated tool, which was developed to assess interpersonal communication skills between physicians and patients. The purpose of this study was to obtain a Romanian version of the CAT (CAT_Ro), using a controlled and systematic process to translate and cross-culturally adapt the original questionnaire, since there are no validated instruments to assess healthcare professionals' communication capability in Romania. METHODS The study was conducted in two Departments of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology from Bucharest, Romania, using a rigorous scientific methodology for the translation process, according to literature recommendations, implicating conceptual evaluation, semantics, and cultural adaptation, which involved several steps. The updated version was pre-tested in a pilot study, which included 89 outpatients. RESULTS The results showed a narrow range of variability in item interpretation, without differences in patients' responses according to variables such as age, gender, education, disease type, number of previous visits with the same doctor. CONCLUSION CAT-Ro is the result of a comprehensive process study. It represents the first translation and cultural adaptation in Romanian of an instrument able to assess the health providers' communication skills, which was validated in a pilot study and is to be used in more extensive studies with patients from several specialties.
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- Andra Rodica Balanescu
- University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila", 37 Dionisie Lupu street, sector 2, 020021, Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, "Sf. Maria" Hospital, 37-39 Ion Mihalache Bl. Sector 1, 011172, Bucharest, Romania
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- University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila", 37 Dionisie Lupu street, sector 2, 020021, Bucharest, Romania.
- Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, "Sf. Maria" Hospital, 37-39 Ion Mihalache Bl. Sector 1, 011172, Bucharest, Romania.
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, "Sf. Maria" Hospital, 37-39 Ion Mihalache Bl. Sector 1, 011172, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, "Dr. Ion Cantacuzino" Clinical Hospital, 5-7 Ion Movila Street, Bucharest, 030167, Romania
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- University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila", 37 Dionisie Lupu street, sector 2, 020021, Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, "Dr. Ion Cantacuzino" Clinical Hospital, 5-7 Ion Movila Street, Bucharest, 030167, Romania
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Świątoniowska-Lonc N, Białoszewski A, Makoul G, Jankowska-Polańska B. Translation and Cultural Adaptation of the Polish Version of the Communication Assessment Tool (CAT). Risk Manag Healthc Policy 2020; 13:1533-1542. [PMID: 32982511 PMCID: PMC7501465 DOI: 10.2147/rmhp.s261710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2020] [Accepted: 07/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background and Objective Adequate communication skills are the core competency of healthcare providers for optimal patient interaction and relationships based on mutual trust. Unfortunately, there are still few publications assessing the type and effectiveness of therapeutic communication, and there are no tools to facilitate the standard, regular evaluation of the process. The objective of this study was the translation and cultural adaptation of a Polish version of the 14-item Communication Assessment Tool (CAT) to assess the interpersonal and communication skills of physicians and to identify determinants influencing the quality of communication. Design It is an exploratory and cross-sectional survey design. The patients completed a survey consisted of the CAT. Socio-demographic data were obtained from the hospital register. Setting Hypertension clinic at the clinical hospital in Wrocław. Participants A total of 300 patients with diagnosed hypertension were selected. Of these, 50 patients were excluded (mental illness, cognitive impairment, resignation). A total of 250 people (61.23±14.34 years) participated in the study. Qualification for the study was carried out by a trained doctor, who is an internal medicine specialist. Main Measure Outcome Translation and cultural adaptation of Polish CAT. Results Cronbach’s alpha for the CAT is 0.96 and does not require the exclusion of any items to increase its value. The loadings of the individual items ranged from 0.725 to 0.894. At the item level, results ranged from 28.4% to 50.4% “excellent”, the highest scores were given to “let me talk without interruptions” (50.4%) and “talked in terms I could understand” (47.6%). The correlation analysis showed a modestly positive statistical effect of the duration of a medical visit (r=0.225) and the time spent on talking about patient’s problems (r=0.23) with the general result of the CAT questionnaire (p<0.001). Conclusion The CAT is a very good tool for assessing the quality of communication in Polish-speaking settings and can be recommended for use in everyday practice.
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- Department of Prevention of Environmental Hazards and Allergology, Warsaw Medical University, Warsaw, Poland
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- PatientWisdom, Inc., New Haven, CT, USA.,Department of Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Clinical Nursing, Faculty of Health Science, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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Mendi O, Yildirim N, Mendi B. Cross-cultural Adaptation, Reliability, and Validity of the Turkish Version of the Health Professionals Communication Skills Scale. Asian Nurs Res (Korean Soc Nurs Sci) 2020; 14:312-319. [PMID: 32937201 DOI: 10.1016/j.anr.2020.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2020] [Revised: 09/01/2020] [Accepted: 09/07/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The aim of this study is to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the Health Professionals Communication Skills Scale (HP-CSS). METHODS The HP-CSS was translated into Turkish following an international instrument translation guideline. A convenience sample of 394 health professionals participated in this study. Internal consistency reliability, content validity, test-retest reliability, and convergent validity were assessed. A confirmatory factor analysis was conducted to evaluate the construct validity. RESULTS The Turkish version of HP-CSS comprised four factors (empathy, informative communication, respect, and social skill). The HP-CSS-TR demonstrated adequate internal consistency (Cronbach's α values .72-.79). In terms of the content validity, the scale-level content validity index (CVI) was .94, and the item-level CVI ranged from .83 to 1.00. The HP-CSS-TR showed good test-retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficients were above .82). No statistically significant difference was found between the applications. There was a good agreement between the HP-CSS-TR and communication skills inventory (CSI) scales. Confirmatory factor analysis results (χ2/df, GFI, AGFI, IFI, TLI, CFI, RMSEA, and SRMR) showed a good fit for the original four-factor model. CONCLUSION Results showed that the Turkish version of the HP-CSS is a valid and reliable tool for the assessment of communication skills of health professionals in Turkey. The use of the HP-CSS-TR measure in clinical settings could be useful in enhancing the quality of care by identifying inadequacies and improving communication skills.
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- Onur Mendi
- Faculty of Medicine, Demiroglu Bilim University, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Florence Nightingale Hospital School of Nursing, Demiroglu Bilim University, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Demiroglu Bilim University, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Sladdin I, Chaboyer W, Ball L, Gillespie BM. Development and psychometric testing of a patient-reported inventory to measure patient-centred care in dietetic practice. Aust J Prim Health 2019; 25:547-554. [PMID: 31751520 DOI: 10.1071/py19055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2019] [Accepted: 08/23/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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To develop and psychometrically test a conceptually grounded patient-reported inventory to measure patient-centred care (PCC) in dietetics. Development of the inventory involved conducting a literature search and selecting previously validated scales to reflect the conceptual model of PCC that was developed by the research team. Next, a cross-sectional survey of patients attending individual consultations with Accredited Practicing Dietitians working in primary care was undertaken. To evaluate the factor structure of the inventory, exploratory factor analysis was performed using principal component analysis. Cronbach's α, inter-item correlations and corrected-item total correlations were computed to test the internal consistency reliability. A total of 133 patients completed the survey. Five factors were extracted, accounting for 78.4% of the variance. All items demonstrated significant loadings (i.e. ≥0.45) and most items had significant loadings on only one factor. High Cronbach's α values (ranging 0.87-0.97), inter-item correlations (0.46-0.89) and corrected item-total correlations (0.61-0.90) indicated good internal consistency of the inventory, but also potential item redundancy. This study provides the first patient-reported measure of PCC in dietetic practice, which has promising preliminary validity and reliability. With further testing, there is potential for this inventory to be used in future dietetic practice, research and education.
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- Ishtar Sladdin
- School of Allied Health Sciences, Griffith University, Parklands Drive, Southport, Qld 4215, Australia; and Corresponding author.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, 1 Parklands Drive, Southport, Qld 4222, Australia
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- School of Allied Health Sciences, Griffith University, Parklands Drive, Southport, Qld 4215, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, 1 Parklands Drive, Southport, Qld 4222, Australia
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Goba GK. Translation, Adaptation, and Assessment of the Communication Assessment Tool in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia. J Grad Med Educ 2019; 11:141-145. [PMID: 31428271 PMCID: PMC6697305 DOI: 10.4300/jgme-d-18-00711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2018] [Revised: 02/22/2019] [Accepted: 03/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Ethiopia has experienced tremendous growth in medical education beginning in the early 2000s. Research shows a need for emphasis on empathy and compassionate care in this setting. In the United States, the Communication Assessment Tool (CAT) is a widely used, validated survey measuring provider-patient interactions. OBJECTIVE The goal of this study was to translate, culturally adapt, and pilot the CAT to allow it to be used with trainees and patients in Ethiopia. METHODS Bilingual experts translated the CAT into Tigrigna, the primary language of the Tigray region in northern Ethiopia, followed by focus group discussions, back translation, and review by the original author of the CAT. The translated tool was administered to the patients of resident physicians in 6 specialties at Ayder Referral Hospital between December 2016 and February 2017. RESULTS Our translation of the CAT into Tigrigna had semantic, idiomatic, and experiential equivalence. Of 1024 patients recruited, 1002 (98%) completed interviews using the CAT. Mean score was 3.09; 3% of all scores were excellent and 54% were good. Cronbach's alpha score for the full survey was 0.942, demonstrating high reliability. CONCLUSIONS The translated CAT in Tigrigna can be used to assess communication skills in Ethiopian residents. Both mean score and percentage of excellent scores were considerably lower than scores in other countries, suggesting that there may be opportunities for improvement in residents' communication skills.
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Sladdin I, Gillespie B, Ball L, Chaboyer W. Development and psychometric testing of an inventory to measure patient‐centred care in dietetic practice – dietitian version. J Hum Nutr Diet 2019; 32:535-546. [DOI: 10.1111/jhn.12644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- I. Sladdin
- School of Allied Health Sciences Menzies Health Institute Queensland Griffith University Southport QLD Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery Menzies Health Institute Queensland Griffith University Southport QLD Australia
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- School of Allied Health Sciences Menzies Health Institute Queensland Griffith University Southport QLD Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery Menzies Health Institute Queensland Griffith University Southport QLD Australia
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