Exploring Nursing and Medical Students’ Experiences of Handling Challenging Conversations: A Qualitative Focus Group Study
The study revealed that participants possessed limited theoretical knowledge, preparedness, and a significant unwillingness to engage in challenging conversations, particularly when communicating bad news or handling conversations related to death and dying. These issues are closely linked to inadequate training and particularly limited or deficient clinical exposure. Simulation-based learning and exposure to challenging conversations are required in clinical settings.
Authors
- Eve Namisango (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5032-4714)
- Peter Ellis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1590-2130)
- Germanus Natuhwera (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4474-4063)
Institutions
- King's College London (GB)
- African Palliative Care Association (UG)
- International University of East Africa (UG)
- Cicely Saunders International (GB)
- Oldham Council (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Advances in Medical Education and Practice
- Published
- 2025-05-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/amep.s518988
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Communication in Education and Healthcare
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.44
Funders
- Mbarara University of Science and Technology