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Table 2 Interest in receiving formal training in CS and barriers to implementation (n = 133)

From: Attitudes toward communication skills with learner needs assessment within radiology residency programs in China: a cross-sectional survey

 

N

%

CS can be taught via courses

 Strongly disagree

3

2.26

 Disagree

1

0.75

 Neutral

12

9.02

 Agree

71

53.38

 Strongly agree

46

34.59

Your interest level of CS training

 Strongly not interest

4

3.01

 No interest

2

1.5

 Neutral

33

24.81

 Interest

60

45.11

 Strongly interest

34

25.56

Frequency of training courses you expect

 Once a week

18

13.53

 Once every two weeks

11

8.27

 Once a month

39

29.32

 Once a quarter

65

48.87

Major barriers in implementing formal training

 Heavy work stress or lack of time

71

53.38

 Lack of enthusiasm

46

34.59

 Lack of educational materials

78

58.65

 Lack of faculty expertise

55

41.35

 Lack of standardized curriculum

92

69.17

  1. Abbreviation: CS communication skills