Spikes Protocol

Question 1

S stands for___

Answer 1

Setting up the interview: creating privacy, invole significant others making connections

Question 2

P stands for_____

Answer 2

Assess family perception:open ended questions

Question 3

I stands for___

Answer 3

Invitation:How does family wants to hear the info

Question 4

K stands for____

Answer 4

Knowledge sharing:nontechnical terms

Question 5

E stands for____

Answer 5

Emotions:respond to family’s emotions

Question 6

Last S stands for____

Answer 6

Summary and strategies:determine if family is ready for discussion