The goal of this study to test the feasibility, acceptability, and potential impact of a serious illness communication skills training (CST) tailored to rehabilitation professionals to improve their comfort and confidence in navigating difficult conversations with patients and families.
Primary Objectives:
Aim 1: To assess feasibility and acceptability of a multidisciplinary co-designed interactive CST program for rehabilitation professionals who care for children with serious illness and their families.
Aim 2: To characterize the potential impact of this CST intervention on pediatric rehabilitation professionals.
Secondary Objective:
Aim 3: To examine the perspectives of bereaved parent educators on participation in the implementation of communication training for rehabilitation professionals.
Licensed rehabilitation professionals (e.g., physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists) employed at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital actively involved in the care of pediatric oncology patients.
Willingness to participate in the communication skills training (CST) intervention and associated study activities.
St. Jude Bereaved Parent Educators who have participated as an educator in at least one other institutional educational event
Willingness to facilitate the communication skills training (CST) intervention and complete associated study activities.
Non-rehabilitation professionals
Individuals unable to attend the CST intervention session.
Individuals unable to attend the CST intervention session.