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Improving Surgical Communication for Patients in Wisconsin
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison
Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate a new training program to support communication between surgeons and their patients. The goal of the training program is to help patients get the information they need to make treatment decisions that are right for them. Participants will complete surveys, attend a focus group, or receive training on Better Conversations, depending on the type of participant.
Official title: Better Conversations for Better Informed Consent: A Pilot Study to Automate Surgeon Training and Evaluate Patient-Reported Outcomes
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
580
Start Date
2024-11-18
Completion Date
2028-11
Last Updated
2025-10-22
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Training on communication framework
Surgeons will receive training on the Better Conversations framework
Focus Group
Participants will attend a focus group to discuss the survey instruments used in this study which will help with future study design
Surveys
Participants will complete surveys regarding the surgeon's communication skills
Locations (1)
University of Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin, United States