Dayasiri, K.Krishnapradeep, S.Caldera, D.Wijayasinghe, H.Mudiyanse, R.2025-09-152025-01Kavinda Dayasiri, Sinnarajah Krishnapradeep, Caldera, D., Hashini Wijayasinghe, & Rasnayaka Mudiyanse. (2025). Effectiveness of a Calgary-Cambridge model-based communication skills training for paediatric trainees in Sri Lanka: a nationwide pre-post intervention study using observed practices. Patient Education and Counseling, 133(108635), 108635–108635. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2025.108635 ‌0738-3991 (Print)1873-5134 (Electronic)http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/29979Indexed in MEDLINEOBJECTIVE To evaluate the effectiveness of a Calgary-Cambridge model-based communication skills training program for postgraduate paediatric trainees in Sri Lanka.METHODS A pre-post intervention study was conducted among 133 paediatric trainees across Sri Lanka. The training program focused on relationship-building, information gathering, and information giving. Communication skills were assessed using an OSCE with simulated patients and a 12-item checklist. Paired t-tests were used to analyze score differences.RESULTS Significant improvements were observed across all domains. Relationship-building scores increased from 13.5 to 23, information gathering from 12.6 to 20.2, and information giving from 13.3 to 24.8 (p < 0.01 for all). Relationship-building correlated positively with information gathering (r = 0.626) and giving (r = 0.600, p < 0.01). Trainees with prior communication training scored higher post-intervention (mean difference = 10.5, p = 0.019). No gender differences were observed. CONCLUSION The Calgary-Cambridge model-based training program effectively enhanced communication skills among Sri Lankan paediatric trainees. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Incorporating structured communication skills training into postgraduate curricula is essential, particularly in culturally diverse medical settings.enCommunication skillsPaediatric traineesSri LankaArticle