A randomized controlled trial of behavior change counseling education for medical students

作者：Spollen John J^*; Thrush Carol R; Mui Dan Vy; Woods Majka B; Tariq Sara G; Hicks Elizabeth

来源：Medical Teacher, 2010, 32(4): E170-E177.

DOI：10.3109/01421590903514614

Purpose: To examine the effectiveness of a 2 h workshop in behavior change counseling for medical students.
Methods: This study used a pre-post control group design with 35 second-year medical students who were randomly assigned to participate in a behavior change counseling intervention or wait-list control group. Student knowledge and attitudes were assessed using multiple choice items and open-ended question prompts. Student skills were assessed via performance in a standardized patient encounter rated using the Behavior Change Counseling Index (BECCI).
Results: Student attitudes toward behavior change counseling were positive at both pre- and post-test assessment in both groups. Knowledge scores and BECCI total scores showed significantly greater improvement in the intervention group compared to the wait-list control group.
Conclusions: This study found that a brief educational intervention had a positive impact on medical students' knowledge and skills in behavior change counseling, and that student attitudes about the counseling method were very positive.

• 出版日期2010