Introduction

This group consists of researchers attached to the Department of Health Psychology at the University Miguel Hernández. These researchers have multidisciplinary training related to behavioral science. The interest arises form this group to respond to communication difficulties that health professionals are in daily interaction with patients and their families in different health care settings.

The group’s overall goals are:

-Identify and analyze the variables that influence the communication process between health professionals and patients and relatives.
-Construction of questionnaires to analyze the variables that influence the communication process
-Design training programs on communication skills aimed at health professionals
-Research on burnout syndrome in health professionals
-Develop and deepen research lines to improve communication skills of health professionals.

5 July 2012