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- Title
Peer Observed Interaction and Structured Evaluation (POISE): A Canadian Experience with Peer Supervision for Genetic Counselors.
- Authors
Goldsmith, Claire; Honeywell, Christina; Mettler, Gabrielle
- Abstract
Peer observation, while often used in other professions, has not been formally applied in genetic counseling. The objective of this study was to pilot a method of peer evaluation whereby genetic counselors observed, and were observed by, each other during patient interaction. All of the available genetic counselors participated in both rounds of the pilot study (six in round one, seven in round two). The genetic counselors that observed the session used an observation room. Most participants reported learning a new skill. Sensitivity to, and comfort with, the feedback process improved. We conclude that Peer-Observed Interaction and Structured Evaluation (POISE) provides an opportunity to refresh counseling approaches and develop feedback skills without causing undue team discord. This new approach to peer supervision in genetic counselling offers a live observation approach for genetic counsellor supervision.
- Subjects
CANADA; RATING of counselors; FOCUS groups; GENETIC counseling; SCIENTIFIC observation; PROFESSIONAL employee training; SCALE analysis (Psychology); PILOT projects; AFFINITY groups; PEER relations; THEMATIC analysis; COUNSELOR attitudes; CLINICAL supervision in mental health
- Publication
Journal of Genetic Counseling, 2011, Vol 20, Issue 2, p204
- ISSN
1059-7700
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s10897-010-9341-x