BACKGROUND: The literature has emphasized the importance of effective communication regarding psychosocial needs; however, other aspects of patient care, including attention to physical needs, are equally important. OBJECTIVES: The aims of this article are to (a) describe an Interprofessional Communication Curriculum (ICC) in oncology, (b) detail the curriculum content specifically focused on physical aspects of care, and (c) illustrate the importance of interprofessional care in oncology. METHODS: The ICC is organized by the 8 domains of the National Consensus Project for Quality Palliative Care and centers on communication skills needed in oncology clinical practice. FINDINGS: Based on initial pilot data, oncology clinicians indicate a high level of satisfaction with the ICC. Additional future training courses supported by the National Cancer Institute will prepare oncology teams to enhance communication with patients and families.
BACKGROUND: The literature has emphasized the importance of effective communication regarding psychosocial needs; however, other aspects of patient care, including attention to physical needs, are equally important. OBJECTIVES: The aims of this article are to (a) describe an Interprofessional Communication Curriculum (ICC) in oncology, (b) detail the curriculum content specifically focused on physical aspects of care, and (c) illustrate the importance of interprofessional care in oncology. METHODS: The ICC is organized by the 8 domains of the National Consensus Project for Quality Palliative Care and centers on communication skills needed in oncology clinical practice. FINDINGS: Based on initial pilot data, oncology clinicians indicate a high level of satisfaction with the ICC. Additional future training courses supported by the National Cancer Institute will prepare oncology teams to enhance communication with patients and families.
Authors: Judith A Paice; Russell Portenoy; Christina Lacchetti; Toby Campbell; Andrea Cheville; Marc Citron; Louis S Constine; Andrea Cooper; Paul Glare; Frank Keefe; Lakshmi Koyyalagunta; Michael Levy; Christine Miaskowski; Shirley Otis-Green; Paul Sloan; Eduardo Bruera Journal: J Clin Oncol Date: 2016-07-25 Impact factor: 44.544
Authors: William E Rosa; Harleah G Buck; Allison P Squires; Sharon L Kozachik; Huda Abu-Saad Huijer; Marie Bakitas; Juli McGowan Boit; Patricia K Bradley; Pamela Z Cacchione; Garrett K Chan; Nigel Crisp; Constance Dahlin; Pat Daoust; Patricia M Davidson; Sheila Davis; Myrna A A Doumit; Regina M Fink; Keela A Herr; Pamela S Hinds; Tonda L Hughes; Viola Karanja; Deborah J Kenny; Cynthia R King; Hester C Klopper; Ann R Knebel; Ann E Kurth; Elizabeth A Madigan; Pamela Malloy; Marianne Matzo; Polly Mazanec; Salimah H Meghani; Todd B Monroe; Patricia J Moreland; Judith A Paice; J Craig Phillips; Cynda H Rushton; Judith Shamian; Mona Shattell; Julia A Snethen; Connie M Ulrich; Dorothy Wholihan; Lucia D Wocial; Betty R Ferrell Journal: Nurs Outlook Date: 2021-10-06 Impact factor: 3.250