N Pollard1, M Lincoln2, G Nisbet3, M Penman4. 1. Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Sydney, 75 East St, Lidcombe, NSW, 2141, Australia; Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George St, Brisbane City, QLD, 4000, Australia. Electronic address: natalie.pollard@qut.edu.au. 2. Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Sydney, 75 East St, Lidcombe, NSW, 2141, Australia; Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, 200 Guraguma St, Bruce, ACT, 2617, Australia. Electronic address: Michelle.Lincoln@canberra.edu.au. 3. Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Sydney, 75 East St, Lidcombe, NSW, 2141, Australia. Electronic address: gillian.nisbet@sydney.edu.au. 4. Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Sydney, 75 East St, Lidcombe, NSW, 2141, Australia. Electronic address: merrolee.penman@sydney.edu.au.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The aims of this study were to (1) examine what makes a communication encounter with a diagnostic radiographer effective from the patient's perspective and (2) explore the impact of communication skills on the relationship between a diagnostic radiographer and their patient. METHODS: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 patients immediately after their imaging examination. Completed interviews were analysed using an inductive approach. RESULTS: Five themes were identified in the qualitative data. (1) Introduction and Greeting, (2) Explanation/Instruction, (3) Feeling at ease, (4) Clear communication and (5) Gentle manner. CONCLUSION: These results have identified that effective communication promotes the development of rapport and trust between the radiographer and patient. These findings have implications for practitioners, educators and university programs and should be considered in the development of communication skills training programs for diagnostic radiography students.
INTRODUCTION: The aims of this study were to (1) examine what makes a communication encounter with a diagnostic radiographer effective from the patient's perspective and (2) explore the impact of communication skills on the relationship between a diagnostic radiographer and their patient. METHODS: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 patients immediately after their imaging examination. Completed interviews were analysed using an inductive approach. RESULTS: Five themes were identified in the qualitative data. (1) Introduction and Greeting, (2) Explanation/Instruction, (3) Feeling at ease, (4) Clear communication and (5) Gentle manner. CONCLUSION: These results have identified that effective communication promotes the development of rapport and trust between the radiographer and patient. These findings have implications for practitioners, educators and university programs and should be considered in the development of communication skills training programs for diagnostic radiography students.
Authors: Butoul Alshaish Alanizy; Nazish Masud; Aljawaharah Abdulaziz Alabdulkarim; Ghada Abdulaziz Aldihan; Reema Abdullah Alwabel; Shikah Mohammed Alsuwaid; Ihab Sulaiman Journal: J Family Med Prim Care Date: 2021-08-27