Development, acceptability and uptake of an on-line communication skills education program targeting challenging conversations for oncology health professionals related to identifying and responding to anxiety and depression

Table 2 Pilot-testing of the on-line training: Communication skills and consultation length changes pre-post training

*total score range18–72 introducing screening; 22–88 making a referral; 20–80 for negotiating a referral higher scores indicating better communication
** time in minutes
*** < .05;