Health Sciences Education Symposium

First Author Information

Yusrah Hasan, BS, VCU Health

Additional Author(s) Information

Stephanie Saadeh-Jackson MD

Dr. Jessica Randolph MD

Presentation Format

Poster

Type of Activity

Research

Original Presentation Date

2023

Date of Submission

March 2023

Abstract/Short Description

Background: Patient simulations are being used to provide a safe environment for learners to practice giving bad news to patients.

Methods: This series of simulations was implemented at Virginia Commonwealth University Ophthalmology Residency program among three cohorts of residents in 2019, 2020 and 2021. Each simulation involves a case scenario in which the learner must synthesize clinical information to recognize a patient’s diagnoses and deliver bad news to the patient in a tactful manner.

Results: Post-simulation surveys were completed by the 2020 and 2021 cohort of residents. All learners felt that the experience improved their communication skills with patients. 44% of respondents said that they felt comfortable delivering bad news to patients after the simulation.

Conclusions: In this study, residents demonstrated overall improvement in resident confidence and skill in delivering bad news, after annual participation in a patient simulation.

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