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Introduction
Sonographers are required to deliver unexpected news to expectant parents in real time during obstetric ultrasound scans. The complexity of these interactions requires sonographers to conduct the clinical task while communicating their findings and managing the expectant parent’s response within the designated appointment time. Communi...
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Obstetric ultrasound scans provide real-time results. In some organisations and countries, the immediate communication of results by sonographers to patients is standard practice, but there is a lack of evidence-based training to support them with this challenging task. This pilot study evaluated a novel communication coaching interventio...
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Despite widespread recognition that communicating unexpected news during obstetric ultrasound examinations is challenging, there is a dearth of research investigating how to teach evidence-based communication to sonographers. Communication Coaching is a supportive, positive method that has previously been associated with improvements i...
The West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership (WY HCP) offers staff and volunteers a range of services designed to support and enhance their mental and emotional wellbeing. This evaluation investigated the factors which facilitate and hinder staff using these services. It was commissioned byWY HCP and completed by theUniversity of Leeds.