May 7, 2026 · Journal of palliative medicine · DOI: 10.1177/10966218261449540

Implementation of Structured Oncologist Communication Skills Training within the Improving Goal Concordant Care Initiative: Lessons Learned and Future Progress

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This study investigates the implementation and effectiveness of structured communication skills training (CST) for oncology clinicians as part of the Improving Goal Concordant Care (IGCC) initiative across ten cancer centers. The findings indicate that CST can be successfully scaled, with high completion rates and positive impacts on clinician self-efficacy and distress levels, highlighting the importance of leadership support and incentives in overcoming barriers to implementation.

Sahana Rajasekhara, Heather N Bitar, Elizabeth T Loggers, Kavitha Norton, Christine Sam, Amy A Case, James A Tulsky, Marcin Chwistek, Andrew S Epstein, Steven R Grossman, Judith E Nelson, Nico Nortjé, Joseph Papio, Peter Phung, Jack Kolosky, Kristen McNiff Landrum

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