ERIC Number: EJ952199
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 17
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Sonographers' Complex Communication during the Obstetric Sonogram Exam: An Interview Study
Brasseur, Lee
Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, v42 n1 p3-19 2012
A study of the oral communication experiences and training of obstetric sonographers can provide insight into the complex expectations these medical professionals face as they complete their technical tasks and communicate with patients. Unlike other diagnostic medical professionals, obstetric sonographers are expected to provide detailed information to patients during the exam, a practice not typically found in the work of other types of medical diagnostic professionals. This study presents the results of interviews with 23 obstetric sonographers who described their communication experiences and their views on sonographer training in communication. Results suggest that sonographers experience complex communication challenges in the workplace that are not typically addressed in their education, nor are they officially recognized in the official discourse of their profession.
Descriptors: Speech Communication, Patients, Educational Needs, Communication Skills, Interviews, Equipment, Allied Health Personnel, Obstetrics, Clinical Diagnosis, Medical Services, Physical Examinations, Allied Health Occupations Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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