Self-assessment of Doctor-patient Communication Skills of Chinese Medical Students: A cross-sectional study

Author:

Guo Shi1,Peng Hui2,Xu Dejun1,Xu Penghui1,Lu Jingjing3

Affiliation:

1. Wannan Medical College

2. Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College

3. Zhejiang University

Abstract

Abstract Background: Effective communication between doctors and patients can contribute to a positive therapeutic effect, better patient outcomes and satisfaction. Doctor-patient communication skills are essential skills that all medical students should acquire during their clinical training. This study aimed to explore the doctors-patient communication skills of medical students in China and the potential influence factors. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in WuHu City, China. Our study was a part of the teaching quality evaluation of Wannan Medical College. Medical students who were in their final year of clinical learning and have finished a series of pre-clinical training were invited to participate in the survey. 607 medical students participated in this study. Students' social demographic, work-related characteristics and doctor-patient communication skills were collected. The doctor-patient communication skills were measured using the doctor-patient Communication Behavior Scale. The influencing factors were explored by univariate analysis and multiple linear regression analysis. Results: Compared with the reference population, medical students reported significantly higher scores in total scores for the doctor-patient Communication Behavior Scale for Medical Students.Medical students without doctor-patient communication experiences (β=-11.87, 95%CI=-17.49,-6.24, p<0.01), or without training (β=-3.72, 95%CI=-6.61,-0.83, p<0.05) reported significantly lower total scores. Conclusion: To further promote students’ doctor-patient communication skills, medical universities and colleges should offer students with more practice opportunities and corresponding training, and communication education should run throughout the whole process of medical education.

Publisher

Research Square Platform LLC

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