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August 12, 2026BMC NephrologyOpen Access

‘Talk CKD Options’: improving how clinicians communicate treatment options in advanced kidney disease using a conversation analysis-based training intervention

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SWSamuel WestawayCSChloe B. ShawBHBarnaby Hole

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Overview

Pilot study demonstrates enhanced clinician communication skills in advanced kidney disease, suggesting a need for effective training.

Key Points

  • The study aimed to improve clinician communication of treatment options in advanced kidney disease using a structured training intervention.
  • Conducted a 3-hour online training session alongside two pre-recorded presentations.
  • Administered pre-training and post-training surveys to assess self-reported knowledge, skills, and confidence.
  • Performed thematic analysis on semi-structured interviews conducted at least 2 weeks after training.
  • 27 clinicians participated from 20 renal centers, with 74% lacking previous communication training.
  • Post-training surveys showed significant improvement in self-reported knowledge (p < 0.001), skill (p = 0.002), and confidence (p = 0.001).
  • Participants appreciated the multidisciplinary approach and wanted additional resources and group activities.

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Westaway et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7c20a306a85aed514b78e4https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-026-05240-1
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