Developing and Validating Modules for Communication Skills for MBBS Students
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction: Communication with a patient is the basic art that a doctor has to inculcate. Certain etiquettes have to be followed and discernible speaking skills have to be achieved. Introducing specific programs at the undergraduate level will benefit the students and instill confidence in them for dealing with patients in future. It is frequently noted that students having good communication skills do not find it difficult to convey and impart their knowledge. Therefore this workshop was conducted step-wise so as to make the students acquainted with the needs of the medical profession. The communication skills to be developed include both verbal and non-verbal skills. Efforts were made through workshops to stress on the development of rapport building, active listening for the patient’s perspective and responding to emotions. Objectives: To develop and validate modules for communication skills at the three levels of the MBBS teaching program. Methodology: The study was conducted in our institute after getting Institute Ethics Committee clearance. Workshop modules were developed for first, second and final MBBS students and circulated for validation to medical teachers and private practitioners. The workshops were conducted for the three levels based on these modules. Feedback was also taken from the students and faculty at the end of each workshop, and improvisations were done for future workshops as needed. Results: Students and faculty members’ feedback forms were studied and graphical data was prepared according to the study. The students felt the need for conducting communication skills workshops at regular intervals throughout their MBBS career. Overall the workshops proved to be of a great help to the students. Conclusion: Inculcating appropriate communication skills from an Under Graduate level may help the students to do well in their viva, as well as communicate effectively with patients.
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Apoorva Pande
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