COMMUNICATION

This study tests a communication coaching program for young adults (ages 18-35) who have finished cancer treatment at least a year ago. The goal is to help them talk more easily with friends, which may reduce anxiety, depression, and feelings of isolation. Ten participants will t…

This study tests whether clinical simulation (practicing with mannequins or actors) is better than traditional teaching (role-play and group discussion) for helping first-year nursing students improve their communication skills. Fifty students will be randomly assigned to either …

This study tests a new way to train doctors to have better conversations about birth control with teenagers and their parents. Doctors will practice with computer-generated avatars that act like real teens and parents. The goal is to see if this training helps doctors feel more c…

This study looks at whether using virtual reality (metaverse) case studies can help nursing students improve their communication skills, stay more engaged in learning, and reduce daydreaming. About 100 fourth-year nursing students will be split into two groups: one using the meta…

This study aims to measure how much psychiatric clients know about occupational therapy and whether their expectations are realistic. It also evaluates how well occupational therapy interns educate clients and conduct interviews. Researchers will develop new assessment tools and …

This study tests a program that helps people with certain genetic mutations talk to their relatives about testing and treatment. It compares the program to standard care for 2100 adults in the US. The goal is to improve informed decision-making and family communication.

This study looks at how doctors and nurses talk to people with dementia after hip fracture surgery. The goal is to find which words and phrases work best to encourage them to stand or walk early. Researchers will video record real conversations on hospital wards and analyze them …