Communication

This study at Duke University Hospital tests whether changing the timing of physician rounds improves communication satisfaction for high-risk pregnant patients who need long hospital stays. Currently, patients get two visits: an early morning bedside round and a later team discu…

This study tests two support programs for parents with advanced cancer who have children aged 10 to 25. One program provides information and tips; the other adds exercises and emotional support. Researchers want to see which helps parents communicate better and feel more confiden…

Researchers want to learn how intensive care units across Europe organize family meetings for patients aged 75 and older. The study observes communication between ICU staff, patients, and relatives, and records details such as when meetings happen and who attends. By comparing pr…

This study tests a new approach called RIGHTimeCPV, designed to help children with poor-prognosis cancer and their families talk more openly with doctors about the future. Participants choose a communication companion and attend a special visit to share their preferences. The goa…

This study interviews bereaved parents and oncologists to understand how they discussed uncertainty during a child's cancer treatment. The goal is to find better ways for doctors and families to communicate about what the future may hold. Participants include parents whose child …

This study tests a web-based decision-support tool designed to help families and doctors make shared decisions about whether a child should go on chronic home ventilation. Half of the participating families use the tool, while the other half receive usual care. Researchers then m…

This study aims to see if a communication skills training program designed for rehabilitation professionals (like physical and speech therapists) is practical and helpful. About 25 staff members at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital will take part. The goal is to boost their c…

This study tests whether virtual reality-based assertiveness training can strengthen communication skills in oncology nurses. Sixty nurses working in oncology clinics for at least six months will participate. The training includes sessions on assertiveness techniques, handling cr…

This study tests a virtual training program called ABCs that teaches healthcare providers how to have better conversations with patients about serious illness. The program includes online modules and live workshops. Researchers will compare providers who receive the training righ…

This study looks at how drinking alcohol and the way couples talk about sex can lead to sexual violence between partners. Researchers will bring in 240 couples from the Denver area to a lab, where some will drink alcohol and others won't, and then test their reactions. The goal i…