A Sustainable Adaptation of Empathic Communication Skills Training within a Pediatric Residency Program

Brett Enneking, James Slaven, Jason Z. Niehaus, Clinical Pediatrics, Division of Developmental Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Biostatistics and Health Data Science, Indiana University School of Medicine, Clinical Pediatrics, Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®

Published online on June 27, 2025

Abstract

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®, Volume 43, Issue 9, Page 972-977, September 2026.
ObjectiveThe objective of the current study is to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of adapting a communication curriculum for pediatric residents into recurring half-day sessions based in existing rotations.MethodsPediatric residents ...