title: A listening skill educational intervention for pediatric rehabilitation clinicians: A mixed-methods pilot study.
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.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The educational intervention has the potential to be an effective means to enhance the listening skills of practicing pediatric rehabilitation clinicians.
authors: a Bloorview Research Institute, University of Toronto , Toronto , Ontario , Canada.
authors: Gillian
authors: G
authors: King
authors: b Thames Valley Children's Centre , London , Ontario , Canada.
authors: Michelle
authors: M
authors: Servais
authors: b Thames Valley Children's Centre , London , Ontario , Canada.|c Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital , Toronto , Ontario , Canada.
authors: Tracy A
authors: TA
authors: Shepherd
authors: b Thames Valley Children's Centre , London , Ontario , Canada.
authors: Colleen
authors: C
authors: Willoughby
authors: b Thames Valley Children's Centre , London , Ontario , Canada.
authors: Linda
authors: L
authors: Bolack
authors: d School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Western University , London , Ontario , Canada.
authors: Sheila
authors: S
authors: Moodie
authors: b Thames Valley Children's Centre , London , Ontario , Canada.
authors: Patricia
authors: P
authors: Baldwin
authors: e Independent Consultant , London , Ontario , Canada , and.
authors: Deborah
authors: D
authors: Strachan
authors: f Standardized Patient Program, University of Toronto , Toronto , Ontario , Canada.
authors: Kerry
authors: K
authors: Knickle
authors: a Bloorview Research Institute, University of Toronto , Toronto , Ontario , Canada.
authors: Madhu
authors: M
authors: Pinto
authors: c Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital , Toronto , Ontario , Canada.
authors: Kathryn
authors: K
authors: Parker
authors: f Standardized Patient Program, University of Toronto , Toronto , Ontario , Canada.
authors: Nancy
authors: N
authors: McNaughton
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003142:Communication; D003198:Computer Simulation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007858:Learning; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D000072143:Pediatricians / Q000523:psychology*; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000193:education*; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012046:Rehabilitation / Q000193:education*
keywords: Coaching; communication skills; intervention; listening; pediatric rehabilitation; professional development; simulation