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Seminar in Unwavering Empowering Presence Optimized for Rehabilitation Teams
Who can join
All ages · All sexes · Healthy volunteers welcome
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Intervention Participants * Licensed rehabilitation professionals (e.g., physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists) employed at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital actively involved in the care of pediatric oncology patients. * Willingness to participate in the communication skills training (CST) intervention and associated study activities. Inclusion Criteria: Intervention Facilitators * St. Jude Bereaved Parent Educators who have participated as an educator in at least one other institutional educational event * Willingness to facilitate the communication skills training (CST) intervention and complete associated study activities. Exclusion Criteria: Intervention Participants * Non-rehabilitation professionals * Individuals unable to attend the CST intervention session. Exclusion Criteria: Intervention Facilitators * Individuals unable to attend the CST intervention session.
About the study
The goal of this study to test the feasibility, acceptability, and potential impact of a serious illness communication skills training (CST) tailored to rehabilitation professionals to improve their comfort and confidence in navigating difficult conversations with patients and families.
Primary Objectives:
Aim 1: To assess feasibility and acceptability of a multidisciplinary co-designed interactive CST program for rehabilitation professionals who care for children with serious illness and their families.
Aim 2: To characterize the potential impact of this CST intervention on pediatric rehabilitation professionals.
Secondary Objective:
Aim 3: To examine the perspectives of bereaved parent educators on participation in the implementation of communication training for rehabilitation professionals.
What is being tested
- Communication skills training (other)
- Communication skills training-Facilitator (other)
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital · Participants: 25 · Started: Jul 9, 2025
Contact the study team
- Brittany Cowfer, MD · Phone: 888-226-4343
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT07071116
Locations in the U.S.
| Tennessee | St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis |
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.