– This paper aims to test the effects on aspects of workplace communication relevant to teamwork, and social support, in hospital units, of a dialog training (DT) intervention based on knowledge of key quality aspects related to interpersonal work-related communication among healthcare workers.
– A cluster randomized controlled study conducted among approximately 300 Swedish healthcare workers employed at ten hospital units. Workplace communication was measured in the form of participative safety, trust/openness, and social support. Effects were tested at three-month and six-month follow-ups. Repeated measurements were made.
– The results indicated that DT had a positive influence on participative safety and social support from managers. A positive tendency was observed for trust/openness.
– Developing and practicing good staff communication in hospital units is an important area for interventions designed to improve job performance and health.
