Qualitative study of Balint group cases in teaching hospital

VernacularTitle:教学医院巴林特小组案例的质性研究
Author: Zhen YANG ; Hua CHEN ; Wenjuan LIU ; Chenyu YE ; Shengdong LIU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Balint group; Doctor-patient interaction; Qualitative study
From: Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2014;23(3):215-217
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To analyze the negative experience from medical practice of medical students by Balint group case study,and to explore new approach for training doctor-patient communication skills.Methods 10 times of Balint group activities were held in Zhongshan Hospital of Fudan University,with one case each time.Grounded theory approach were applied for analyzing discussion record.Results The cases were occurred in doctor-patient interaction,teamwork,conflict between one's personal life and vocational development planning.Trigger events involved doctor-patient conflict,conflict of values,decision making problem while conffronted with incurable patients,role ambiguity,unfair treatment.Topics of discussion included emotional experience with patients,career development orientation,medical teamwork,clinical education of medical student.Conclusion Through practice of Balint group,medical students in teaching hospital can improve their awareness of complicating psycho-social problem of patients and themselves,as well as handling it.And it can improve the professional identity,professional growth and professional self-identity.