Process Rounds to Elevate Psychological Skills in Palliative Care.

TitleProcess Rounds to Elevate Psychological Skills in Palliative Care.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2025
AuthorsChammas D, Rosenberg LB, Moment A, Shalev D, Brenner K
JournalJ Palliat Med
Date Published2025 Sep 09
ISSN1557-7740
Abstract

Background: A half-day workshop improved palliative care clinicians' ability to integrate psychological concepts into serious illness communication but created demand for longitudinal learning. Objective: To pilot "Process Rounds," a four-session, case-based, adapted psychotherapeutic supervision group reinforcing formulation, countertransference, and mindful intervention. Methods: Workshop graduates from four cohorts were invited; 25/143 enrolled. Each cohort met for four 60-minute sessions over 6-8 weeks. Eight-week postworkshop surveys included specific items for Process Rounds participants. Facilitators were interviewed about their experiences and themes. Results: Participants were highly satisfied with the Process Rounds. Compared with nonparticipants, Process Rounds attendees reported greater improvement in comfort teaching formulation (p = 0.013) and stronger clinical impact (p = 0.028). Participants and facilitators found value in the structured format; scheduling conflicts were the chief barrier. Conclusions: Process Rounds, an adapted model of psychotherapeutic supervision, was acceptable to palliative care clinicians and deepened learning about psychologically informed serious illness communication.

DOI10.1177/10966218251376725
Alternate JournalJ Palliat Med
PubMed ID40929019