Table 1.

Summary of Participants’ Narrative Reports (N = 49)

Meta-Category	Category	Number of Comments	Example
Gain from the workshop	Attitude change/awareness improvement	35	“I have a better understanding of the importance of doctor-patient communication.”
	Knowledge and skills	22	“I have learned basic knowledge and skills of doctor-patient communication.”
	Teaching skills	14	“My teaching skills have been improved.”
Most impressive things	Interactive teaching process	32	“The teaching process made our learning very interactive, interesting and enjoyable.”
	Professional teachers	19	“Our American teachers are excellent role models.”
Other comments	Commitment to the future	20	“I would like to make my contribution in this area.”
	Overall reactions	16	“The workshop was very successful.”
	Cultural adaptation	10	“We need to consider some unique characteristics of our culture when teaching in the future.”
	Being proud	6	“I feel honored.”
	Government policy	4	“Government's support at the policy level is important to ensure the success of this training program.”