Can a training program help therapy interns talk better with patients?

NCT ID NCT07333781

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a program called iCOT to improve how occupational therapy interns communicate with patients in mental health settings. The program included online training and feedback from patients, supervisors, and experts. Researchers compared interns who received iCOT to data from a previous group. The goal was to see if iCOT boosts communication skills as rated by experts, supervisors, and patients.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

iCOT (communication skills training program)

What this could lead to

If successful, this program could become a standard way to train occupational therapy interns in mental health settings, improving patient interactions.

What could go wrong

This is a completed study with no phase, so results may not be widely applicable. The comparison group used past data, which can introduce bias.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Communication communication disorder mental disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Chang Gung Medical Hospital

    Kaohsiung City, Niaosong Dist, 833401, Taiwan