Can coaching doctors improve hospital talks with minority families?
NCT ID NCT05618652
First seen Jun 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a coaching program for doctors to improve communication with Black and Latinx families during hospital rounds. The program taught doctors to be more respectful, collaborative, and trauma-aware. Researchers measured whether families felt more trust and satisfaction, and whether the program was easy to use. It was a small pilot with 51 participants to see if the approach is worth studying further.
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Duke University Health Sustem
Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Clinician communication coaching program
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could improve how medical teams partner with families from diverse backgrounds, potentially reducing stress and building trust.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (51 participants) focused on feasibility, not on proving health outcomes. Results may not apply to other hospitals or settings.
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