Dramatization as teaching strategy during medical training on how to communicate bad news to patient

Abstract

Authors reviewed 15 works of world literature published during the period of 2005 to January 2010 aiming at analyzing the dramatization technique as teaching strategy. As a result, it
was found that dramatization, in the context of a workshop type or similar set of activities, is a frequently used strategy in teaching, during medical training, on how to communicate bad news to patient. Dramatization can be carried out both through role playing among colleagues and using simulated or standardized patients. Fourteen of the 15 revised publications utilize or recommended dramatization as a practical part of this skill. Authors conclude that dramatization constitutes, in medical training, adequate strategy to teach bad news communication to patient.