Research Fund Secretariat - Detail of Approved Project (Reference No.: 17180971)

Detail of Approved Project (Reference No.: 17180971)

Fund	:	HMRF - Health and Health Services (including HHSRF)
Project Status	:	Closed
Reference No.	:	17180971
Project Title	:	A pre- and post-test intervention design to develop a communication training model for practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM): a pilot study
Research Activity Code	:	Prevention of disease and conditions, and promotion of well-being
Health Category	:	Generic health relevance
Applicant(s)	:	PUN Jack(1) CHUNG Vincent Chi-ho(2) WONG Wendy(3) ZHONG Linda(4) CHAN E. Angela(5) ZAYTS Olga(6) SLADE Diana(7) CHOR Winnie(8) CHRISTIE Stuart(8) LEE Albert(9)
Affiliation(s)	:	Department of English, City University of Hong Kong(1) Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong(2) School of Chinese Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong(3) School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University(4) School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University(5) School of English, The University of Hong Kong(6) School of Literature, Language and Linguistics, Australian National University(7) Department of English Language and Literature, Hong Kong Baptist University(8) JC School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong(9)
Approved Amount (HK$)	:	$100,000.00
Abstract	:	TCM is a growing global phenomenon. Despite its historical role in Chinese society, limited research explored TCM practitioner-patient interactions. Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of an intervention enhancing TCM practitioners' communication skills. Hypothesis: After controlling for baseline scores, TCM practitioners receiving training will integrate patients’ Western medical history into TCM treatment and show improved clinical communication skills. Design: pre-, post- and delayed post-test. Intervention: 8 Cantonese-speaking registered TCM practitioners in HK will be recruited in HA tripartite clinics (with TCM training qualifications in mainland China, and in three universities: HKU, CUHK, HKBU), and randomised into control (n=51) and experimental groups (n=51). The experimental group will be trained in patient-centred communication, with an internationally recognised and validated framework on taking Western medical history and communicating diagnosis and treatment plans. Consultations before and after training will be video-recorded and the quality of the interactions rated. The training will be evaluated by comparing the two groups before, immediately, and at 3 months after training. Instruments: validated, internationally recognised scales for measuring practitioners' clinical communication skills and the quality of interactions; measures of patient satisfaction, compliments and understanding of their treatment; structured questionnaire asking about practitioners’ ages, qualifications, experience and prior knowledge of western medicine. Expected results: The proposed intervention is expected to improve patient-centred communication and proficiency and to result in better care through the integration of patient’s Western medical history. The results will be used to develop and validate a communication model integrating TCM.
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Dissemination Report	:		17180971DR.pdf
Final Report	:		17180971FR.pdf

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