DIALOG+ Training with Stefan Priebe

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Dialogue Plus, a patient-centered model for healthcare meetings, uses structured questions to address life domains and treatment aspects, resulting in improved quality of life and treatment satisfaction in patients across European countries. The model's simplicity, focus on patient concerns, and flexibility have led to positive outcomes and cost savings, making it a valuable resource for mental health research and practice globally.

Insights

  • Stefan Priebe introduces Dialogue Plus, a model that enhances routine healthcare meetings by focusing on patient concerns, utilizing structured questions to improve quality of life, treatment satisfaction, and communication between patients and clinicians.
  • The approach discussed in the text offers a comprehensive plan for addressing patient concerns through assessment, goal-setting, intervention, and evaluation, with a 100% response rate for evaluations, flexibility in session lengths and settings, and availability of resources like an app, manuals, and operational guides in multiple languages, making it a valuable tool for global mental health research and practice.

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Recent questions

  • What is Dialogue Plus?

    A model for effective healthcare meetings.

  • How does Dialogue Plus benefit patients?

    Improves quality of life and treatment satisfaction.

  • What are the key features of Dialogue Plus?

    Structured approach, patient-centered care, empowerment of patients.

  • How was Dialogue Plus tested?

    In a trial with over 500 patients in six European countries.

  • What resources are available for Dialogue Plus?

    App, manuals in multiple languages, operational guides, adherence scales.

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Summary

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"Dialogue Plus: Transforming Healthcare Meetings Effectively"

  • Stefan Priebe introduces Dialogue Plus, a model aimed at making routine healthcare meetings therapeutically effective.
  • The model consists of 8 questions on life domains and 3 on treatment aspects, focusing on subjective quality of life and treatment satisfaction.
  • These questions were used in a trial with over 500 patients in six European countries, resulting in improved quality of life, treatment satisfaction, and unmet needs.
  • Dialogue Plus was further developed to equip clinicians with a guide on how to address patient concerns effectively.
  • The model utilizes a tablet to assess patient satisfaction with various life domains and treatment aspects, allowing for a structured approach to addressing concerns.
  • A four-step process is employed for each area of concern, encouraging patients to identify issues, set goals, consider options, and agree on actions.
  • A cluster randomized control trial showed that the intervention group had better quality of life, lower symptoms, and improved living situations compared to the control group.
  • The intervention was cost-effective and saved costs, with positive feedback from both patients and clinicians on its structured and empowering nature.
  • The success of Dialogue Plus is attributed to its patient-centered approach, empowerment of both patients and clinicians, and improvement in communication during healthcare meetings.
  • The model's simplicity and focus on patient concerns have led to significant positive outcomes in routine healthcare settings.

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Structured approach for patient concerns with global reach

  • The approach discussed in the text offers a structured plan for addressing patient concerns, starting with an assessment of problems, planning future actions, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes through patient feedback, ensuring a 100% response rate for evaluations. It simplifies the process by focusing on clear core principles, providing flexibility in session lengths and application settings, and is currently utilized and tested in over 15 countries, with freely available resources including a supporting app, manuals in multiple languages, operational guides, adherence scales, and background information accessible on a website.
  • The approach stands out for its simplicity and flexibility, with a concise manual emphasizing core principles, allowing for adaptation to different styles and settings, including acute and long-term care, making it a valuable resource for global mental health research and practice. The availability of resources such as an app, manuals in various languages, operational guides, and adherence scales, all freely accessible on a functional website, further enhances its practicality and ease of use.
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