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March 8, 2026European Journal of PediatricsOpen Access

Talking to migrant children and adolescents with cancer: development of a multimodal skills training in migrant-sensitive communication for paediatric oncologists

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AOAnne Oommen-HalbachVRVasilija RolfesDVDilara A. F. Vossberg

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Overview

Monocentric trial develops skills training to enhance communication in paediatric oncology for migrant families, indicating ongoing training need.

Key Points

  • The study aims to enhance communication quality in intercultural settings for paediatric oncology patients and their families.
  • Conducted monocentric, single-blind, cluster randomised interventional feasibility trial.
  • Initially observed 16 intercultural conversations non-participatorily.
  • Performed additional observations and interviews with 10 families and 10 oncologists.
  • Developed a multimodal skills training program based on qualitative analysis and literature review.
  • Identified a need for training in communication and cultural competence among paediatric oncologists.
  • Developed a skills training program consisting of three modules: cultural competence, ethical issues, and interpreter-assisted conversations.
  • Demonstrated that experienced oncologists benefited from ongoing communication training.

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Oommen-Halbach et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ada8dfbc08abd80d5bc514https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-026-06787-9
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