Adaptation of Empathic Communication Skills Training for Oncology Care Providers to Reduce Lung Cancer Stigma

Stigma is commonly experienced by individuals diagnosed with lung cancer, particularly in discussions about smoking during clinical encounters with their oncology care providers (OCPs). Building upon prior work developing and pilot testing an Empathic Communication Skills (ECS) training module targeting lung cancer patients, this study sought feedback from key stakeholders about the ECS training module in preparation of launching a virtually-delivered, multi-site clinical trial to test the implementation and effectiveness of the evidence-based ECS training module to reduce lung cancer stigma.