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. 2021 Nov 28;13(11):e19957. doi: 10.7759/cureus.19957

Table 2. Clinician responses regarding the training program.

Survey domains Responses Number of participants (%)  
Domains regarding relevance of training program (Kirkpatrick level 1)
The program content is relevant for my practice Strongly agree 4 (67) -
Agree 2 (33) -
I will be able to apply what I was taught in my daily clinical work Strongly agree 2 (33) -
Agree 4 (67) -
Domains regarding acceptability of training program (Kirkpatrick level 1)
Online video annotated presentation: The materials on the learning management system before the face-to-face sessions are helpful to my learning Strongly agree 2 (33) -
Agree 3 (50) -
Disagree 1 (17) -
Face-to-face sessions (role play): Focusing on a few communication skills at each face-to-face session rather than all skills at once helps me internalize my learning better Strongly agree 5 (83) -
Agree 1 (17) -
The face-to-face sessions allowed me to practice the communication skills in a safe environment Strongly agree 5 (83) -
Agree 1 (17) -
The facilitators provided feedback during the face-to-face session in a constructive manner Strongly agree 6 (100) -
Duration of programme: The time allocated for the scope of the program is feasible for busy clinicians Strongly agree 2 (33) -
Agree 3 (50) -
Disagree 1 (17) -
General programme: The delivery of the training program is acceptable to learners Strongly agree 3 (50) -
Agree 3 (50) -
I would recommend this program to others Strongly agree 3 (50) -
Agree 3 (50) -
Self-assessment regarding change in skills (Kirkpatrick level 2) Pre-training median (interquartile range) Post-training median (interquartile range) P-value (Wilcoxon sign rank test)
Speaking to patients about their:
Concerns and expectations 2.0 (1.0) 3.5 (1.0) P = 0.025
Values that drive their preferences 2.0 (0.5) 3.0 (1.0) P = 0.025
Goals of care 3.0 (1.0) 3.5 (1.0) P = 0.046
Resuscitation status 2.0 (1.0) 3.0 (1.0) P = 0.046
Extent of care 2.0 (1.0) 3.5 (1.0) P = 0.025
Speaking to family about withdrawal of life-sustaining treatments for patients 2.0 (1.0) 3.0 (0.3) P = 0.046