Yes, and …Lessons Borrowed from Improvisational Theater to Teach Primary Palliative Medicine Skills (TH334)

Improvisation is a well-defined technique in the theater arts and can have direct application to patient care. While the word improvisation (improve) implies spontaneity and impulsivity, theatrical improvisation consists of an underlying skill set that allows actors to quickly build trust and communication with each another while simultaneously building the narrative of the scene. Through an exploration of themes and interactive skill building, this workshop will apply the framework of improv theater to teaching primary palliative communication skills, with a specific emphasis on self-awareness and listening to engage in shared medical decision making.
Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - Category: Palliative Care Authors: Source Type: research