Development and pilot test of ComCare – a questionnaire for quick assessment of communicative and social competences in medical students after interviews with simulated patients

摘要

Background: Physicians’ communicative and social competences are highly relevant for doctor-patient relationships. Simulation-based learning is frequently used to provide students with learning experiences resembling realistic medical situations. This study aims to assess communication and interpersonal skills in medical students after simulated consultations with a newly designed short questionnaire.