Essie Kaur, Jane Arezina, Louise Bryant, Kathryn I Pollak, Gill Harrison, Ruth Bender Atik, Jen Coates, Natasha K Hardicre, Roxanne Sicklen, Karen Horwood, Teresa Lardner, Jon Arnold, Rebecca Wallace, Judith Johnson
INTRODUCTION: Despite widespread recognition that communicating unexpected news during obstetric ultrasound examinations is challenging, there is a dearth of research investigating how to teach evidence-based communication to sonographers. Communication Coaching is a supportive, positive method that has previously been associated with improvements in communication, patient satisfaction, and reduced burnout in clinicians. However, to date, no study has coached sonographers. This study explored stakeholders' views on a proposed Communication Coaching intervention and used these data to adapt the intervention for use with qualified obstetric sonographers...
November 2023: Ultrasound: Journal of the British Medical Ultrasound Society