A listening skill educational intervention for pediatric rehabilitation clinicians: A mixed-methods pilot study. (2nd January 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: King, Gillian; Servais, Michelle; Shepherd, Tracy A.; Willoughby, Colleen; Bolack, Linda; Moodie, Sheila; Baldwin, Patricia; Strachan, Deborah; Knickle, Kerry; Pinto, Madhu; Parker, Kathryn; McNaughton, Nancy
• Is Part Of: Developmental neurorehabilitation. Volume 20:Number 1(2017)
• Page Start: 40
• Page End: 52
• Publication Date: 2017-01-02
• Subjects: Coaching -- communication skills -- intervention -- pediatric rehabilitation -- listening -- professional development -- simulation; Children with disabilities -- Rehabilitation -- Periodicals; Developmentally disabled children -- Rehabilitation -- Periodicals; 615.542
• DOI: 10.3109/17518423.2015.1063731
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1751-8423

Abstract

Abstract: Objective : To prepare for an RCT by examining the effects of an educational intervention on the listening skills of pediatric rehabilitation clinicians, piloting study procedures, and investigating participants' learning experiences. Methods : Six experienced clinicians received the intervention, consisting of video simulations and solution-focused coaching regarding personal listening goals. Self- and observer-rated measures of listening skill were completed and qualitative information was gathered in interviews and a member checking session. Results : Significant change on self-reported listening skills was found from pre- to post-test and/or follow-up. The pilot provided useful information to improve the study protocol, including the addition of an initial orientation to listening skills. Participants found the intervention to be a highly valuable and intense learning experience, and reported immediate changes to their clinical and interprofessional practice. Conclusion : The educational intervention has the potential to be an effective means to enhance the listening skills of practicing pediatric rehabilitation clinicians.