Table 3.
Script | Summary of Participant Comments |
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Tell us what you thought about the basic communication skills training (BCST)? |
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What skills, knowledge, techniques do you use from the BCST? |
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If you were going to improve/ enhance the BSCT, what one thing would you change? |
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Can it be shorter? |
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What do you think was the most essential information? |
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What additional information would you have liked to receive? |
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What were the most important aspects of the program to you? |
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What information or strategies have you used most? |
MOST: Making eye contact, tagged yes/no, 1st letter pointing and mouthing words, communication boards; electronic voice output devices (some nurses) |
Least? |
LEAST: Eye-gaze boards, written-choice, partner-assisted scanning, emotion boards |
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Was the training website valuable? |
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How often did you use it? |
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Was the communication algorithm pocket card useful? Did you refer to it? |
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How would this work as an on-line educational offering? |
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What would you tell other ICU nurses about the program? |
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Any success stories that you would like to share? |
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HCP=healthcare provider