COMMUNICATION

This study tests whether using clinical simulations (like practicing with mannequins or actors) helps first-year nursing students communicate better than traditional role-play and group discussions. Fifty students will be randomly assigned to either simulation or standard teachin…

This study helps doctors get better at talking about birth control with teenagers and their parents. Doctors will practice conversations with computer-generated avatars that act like real teens and parents. The goal is to see if this training boosts doctors' confidence and skills…

This study tests a program that helps people with certain genetic mutations (like BRCA or Lynch syndrome) talk to their relatives about testing and treatment options. About 2,100 participants will either get standard care or extra support, including free genetic counseling. The g…

This study will check how well psychiatric clients understand occupational therapy (OT) and whether their expectations are realistic. It will also evaluate how OT interns perform when teaching clients about OT and when interviewing them about their concerns. The goal is to improv…

This study looks at whether using virtual reality (metaverse) case scenarios can improve nursing students' communication skills, keep them more engaged in learning, and reduce daydreaming. About 100 fourth-year nursing students will be randomly assigned to either the metaverse tr…

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 …