Cause I, personally learnt – communication-wise- a lot better with Elsie since the whole music therapy… learn to look for certain signs, or, however you've been doing it.' [ Name changed to protect identity] No adverse effects were observed as a result of the trial.
From the pilot phase we further developed the logistics in identifying the patients in the departments and learnt that the communication was more time-consuming than expected.
"From my extra-curricular activities I have learnt skills which employers want, like copywriting, communication and business-awareness," she says.
Lessons learnt include the need for researchers and communication specialists to work at developing networks of actors across the policy and practice continuum, and designing long-term communications strategies which are appropriate to a range of specific technical, political and cultural contexts.
The other capabilities namely task sharing and communication can be incorporated from lessons learnt from human computer interaction research.
However, these learnt extensions of natural behaviour create new possibilities for communication about emotions.
The lessons learnt can inform health authorities' efforts to improve risk communication programmes, both in terms of the target and content of messages, so as to explore new strategies for ensuring sustainable protective behaviour.
This is not to say that preceptors in our study found it any less difficult, rather they had learnt how to use the new knowledge and the improved communication skills.
The tutor was very supportive" (Academic staff) "I was anxious at first but facilitator was very supportive, went through what was good and what needed improvement, and learnt clearly what is expected in a clinical history and communication skills required to get it.
Participants stated that staff not practising learnt principles, not providing sound nursing care, overlooking patients' education and effective communication with patients, not assessing the patients' condition and not solving patients' problems are all attributable to staff shortage.
The programme consisted of psychoeducation about dementia, carers' stress, and where to get emotional support; understanding behaviours of the family member being cared for, and behavioural management techniques; changing unhelpful thoughts; promoting acceptance; assertive communication; relaxation; planning for the future; increasing pleasant activities; and maintaining skills learnt.
