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Tomozawa C, Kaneko M, Sasaki M, Miyake H. Clients' experiences of empathy in genetic counseling for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer: A qualitative study in Japan. J Genet Couns 2024. [PMID: 38773682 DOI: 10.1002/jgc4.1920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2023] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/24/2024]
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Empathy is a significant element in genetic counseling for building relationships with the clients and addressing their issues. However, there are few reports on the experiences of the clients about their perceived empathy in genetic counseling. Cancer genetic counseling needs have been rapidly evolving with the expansion of clinical comprehensive genomic profiling and genetic diagnosis approaches for hereditary cancers. Therefore, this study aimed to reveal empathy perceptions of the clients during cancer genetic counseling. Semi-structured interviews were conducted, and a grounded theory approach was used for data analysis. A total of 13 participants were recruited from organizations for patients with cancer, among whom 11 were patients with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) and two were relatives of patients with HBOC. Data analysis was organized into five categories related to experiences with empathy: (i) prior context to perceive empathy (ii) understanding and consideration, (iii) bedside manner, and (iv) impacted area of perceived empathy; and (v) no empathy. This study highlights the fact that empathy experiences of the clients differ depending on the situation and state of mind. Taken together, this study provides new insights on how to deliver empathic care.
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- Chikako Tomozawa
- Division of Life Sciences, Department of Genetic Counseling, Graduate School of Humanities and Sciences, Ochanomizu University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Genetics, The Jikei University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Life Sciences, Department of Genetic Counseling, Graduate School of Humanities and Sciences, Ochanomizu University, Tokyo, Japan
- Genetics Division, Institute for Human Life Science, Ochanomizu University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Life Sciences, Department of Genetic Counseling, Graduate School of Humanities and Sciences, Ochanomizu University, Tokyo, Japan
- Genetics Division, Institute for Human Life Science, Ochanomizu University, Tokyo, Japan
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Zhang X, Li L, Zhang Q, Le LH, Wu Y. Physician Empathy in Doctor-Patient Communication: A Systematic Review. HEALTH COMMUNICATION 2024; 39:1027-1037. [PMID: 37062918 DOI: 10.1080/10410236.2023.2201735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Physician empathy is at the heart of doctor-patient communication and significantly influences patient outcomes. However, the research on how physicians express their empathy and how physician empathy affects patient outcomes and doctor-patient communication has not been well summarized in the latest literature. Thus, we conducted a systematic review to synthesize existing studies on physician empathy and its value to patient outcomes and doctor-patient communication. The systematic review consisted of studies published in English peer-reviewed journals between January 2017 and October 2021. Following the PRISMA procedure, a total of 3055 articles were retrieved, and 11 articles were retained. The thematic analysis revealed three emergent themes: physicians' empathic expressions; patient outcomes (patient functional status, patient safety, and patient satisfaction); and empathy enhancing doctor-patient communication. This study highlighted the different ways empathy may be expressed by physicians and its positive effects on patient outcomes and doctor- patient communication. This study also suggested the under-researched areas that can be expanded in the future.
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- Xin Zhang
- Center for Medical Humanities in the Developing World, Qufu Normal University
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- Department of Gynaecology, Rizhao Maternal and Child Health
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- School of International Affairs and Public Administration, Ocean University of China
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- Center for Medical Humanities in the Developing World, Qufu Normal University
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Kochems K, de Graaf E, Hesselmann GM, Teunissen SCCM. Being Seen as a Unique Person is Essential in Palliative Care at Home and Nursing Homes: A Qualitative Study With Patients and Relatives. Am J Hosp Palliat Care 2024:10499091241242810. [PMID: 38581256 DOI: 10.1177/10499091241242810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/08/2024] Open
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CONTEXT Incorporation of a palliative care approach is increasingly needed in primary care and nursing home care because most people with a life-limiting illness or frailty live there. OBJECTIVES To explore patients' and relatives' experiences of palliative care at home and in nursing homes. METHODS Generic qualitative research in a purposive sample of patients with an estimated life expectancy of <1 year, receiving care at home or in a nursing home, and their relatives. Data is collected through semi-structured interviews and thematically analyzed by a multidisciplinary research team. RESULTS Seven patients and five relatives participated. Three essential elements of palliative care and their contributing factors emerged: 1) be seen (personal attention, alignment to who the patient is as a person, and feeling connected) 2) information needs (illness trajectory and multidimensional symptoms and concerns, and 3) ensuring continuity (single point of contact, availability of HCPs, and coordination of care). Patients and relatives experienced loss of control and safety if these essentials were not met, which depended largely on the practices of the individual health care professional. CONCLUSION In both primary care and nursing home care, patients and relatives expressed the same essential elements of palliative care. They emphasized the importance of being recognized as a unique person beyond their patient status, receiving honest and clear information aligned with their preferences, and having care organized to ensure continuity. Adequate competence and skills are needed, together with a care organization that enables continuity to provide safe and person-centered care.
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- Katrin Kochems
- Center of Expertise in Palliative Care, Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Center of Expertise in Palliative Care, Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Center of Expertise in Palliative Care, Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Hall JA, Duong F, Schwartz R. On the proliferation of the empathy concept in healthcare and medical education research. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2024; 119:108041. [PMID: 37945425 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2023.108041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Revised: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To offer a critique of empathy concept usage in healthcare and medical education research. METHODS Analysis of current usage and suggestions for authors and researchers. RESULTS Empathy is often undefined or inconsistently defined, and "empathy" as represented in research covers an unmanageably wide and varied range of intentions, attitudes, emotions, and behaviors. The ubiquitous use of "empathy" as a vague and often undefined umbrella term hinders comprehension and, therefore, scientific progress. Patients are rarely asked directly about empathy; instead, measures of so-called perceived empathy contain descriptive items that could as well be called quality of care, patient-centeredness, or patient satisfaction. CONCLUSIONS Although "empathy" in medical care is widely valued by researchers, educators, and practitioners, the empathy concept as used in the published literature is overused and unclear, and potentially damaging to scholarship, medical education, and ultimately healthcare. The vague term empathy should be replaced as much as possible with concrete descriptions of what is actually measured, experimentally manipulated, or taught. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Identifying patients' own empathy definitions will improve medical education and medical care through clarifying what clinical behaviors will best fulfill patients' needs and desires. This approach allows for greater specificity and personalized care delivery.
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- Judith A Hall
- Department of Psychology, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Department of Psychology, University of Toronto, Mississauga, ON, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
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Renshaw J, Burton AE. "I don't know if I understood the whole process from the beginning": A photo-elicitation exploration of the experience of mastectomy and breast reconstruction decision making. PEC INNOVATION 2023; 3:100178. [PMID: 38213757 PMCID: PMC10782110 DOI: 10.1016/j.pecinn.2023.100178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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Objectives Policy and guidance assume that reconstruction following mastectomy will have physical and psychological benefits, however research has disputed whether this is always the case. This study aimed to explore mastectomy experiences and reconstruction decision making. Methods Semi-structured interviews about self-curated participant photographs of the breast cancer experience were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). Results Three themes were developed: 'Life before mastectomy'; 'I don't know if I understood the whole process from the beginning'; and getting back to 'normal'. Conclusions Decisions regarding reconstruction were influenced by needs of others, and surgeons' communication and behaviour and negative experiences were prominent. Over time participants came to terms with physical and psychological impacts of mastectomy reporting re-finding themselves alongside acceptance of their post mastectomy bodies. However, many participants were living with the fear that their cancer may one day return. Communication skills training for healthcare professionals should be a priority to ensure decisions made result in the best possible outcomes for patients. Innovation Photo-elicitation is a novel research method enabling rich investigation of mastectomy experiences. Self-curation of images enables patient-led discussions about mastectomy experience and illustrates the importance of life context. Photographs may have value within clinical training to facilitate understanding of patient experiences.
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- Janette Renshaw
- Department of Psychology, Health, Science and Wellbeing, Staffordshire University, United Kingdom
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- Department of Psychology, Health, Science and Wellbeing, Staffordshire University, United Kingdom
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Westendorp J, Geerse OP, van der Lee ML, Schoones JW, van Vliet MHM, Wit T, Evers AWM, van Vliet LM. Harmful communication behaviors in cancer care: A systematic review of patients and family caregivers perspectives. Psychooncology 2023; 32:1827-1838. [PMID: 37957777 DOI: 10.1002/pon.6247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Issues regarding clinician communication remain an important source of complaints within healthcare. This systematic review aims to determine cancer patients' and their family caregivers' views on which clinicians' communication behaviors can harm (i.e. eliciting negative feelings/consequences for patients/family caregivers). METHODS We searched for all types of peer-reviewed studies that determined adult (≥18 years) cancer patients' and/or family caregivers' perspectives on which clinicians' communication behaviors can harm in several databases (PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Emcare, PsycINFO and Academic Search Premier), supplemented by expert-consultation. Studies were screened using the Artificial intelligence screening tool of ASReview and data was analyzed using Thematic Analysis. To assess the quality of the studies the Qualsyst critical appraisal tool was used. RESULTS A total of 47 studies were included. Four main themes of harmful communication behaviors were identified: (1) Lack of tailored information provision (e.g. giving too little or too much/specific information) (2) Lack of tailored decision making (ranging from; patient exclusion, to the patients' responsibility, and/or haste) (3) Lack of feeling seen and heard (seen as a disease, not as a human being; not listened to concerns and emotions) (4) Lack of feeling held and remembered (forgotten agreements; lack of care continuity). CONCLUSIONS Our results reveal an overview of patients' and family caregivers' perspectives on which clinicians' communication behaviors can harm. Harm could be prevented when information and decision involvement are tailored and patients' and family caregivers' needs to feel seen, heard, held and remembered are met.
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- Janine Westendorp
- Health, Medical and Neuropsychology Unit, Institute of Psychology, Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Pulmonary Diseases, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Scientific Research Department, Helen Dowling Institute, Centre for Psycho-Oncology, Bilthoven, The Netherlands
- Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands
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- Directorate of Research Policy, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Health, Medical and Neuropsychology Unit, Institute of Psychology, Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands
- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Health, Medical and Neuropsychology Unit, Institute of Psychology, Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Health, Medical and Neuropsychology Unit, Institute of Psychology, Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands
- Medical Delta, Leiden University, TU Delft and Erasmus University, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Health, Medical and Neuropsychology Unit, Institute of Psychology, Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands
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Gertsman S, Ene IC, Palmert S, Liu A, Makkar M, Shao I, Shapiro J, Williams C. Clinical empathy as perceived by patients with chronic illness in Canada: a qualitative focus group study. CMAJ Open 2023; 11:E859-E868. [PMID: 37751921 PMCID: PMC10521922 DOI: 10.9778/cmajo.20220211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Although clinical empathy - the ability of a physician to understand a patient's illness experience, communicate this understanding and act collaboratively to create a treatment plan - provides substantial benefits to both physicians and patients, medical students typically experience a decline in empathy during training. The primary objective of this study was to generate a model of clinical empathy grounded in the perspectives of people with chronic illness living in Canada, to promote empathy-focused curricular development in Canadian medical education. METHODS We conducted a qualitative focus group study using a constructivist grounded theory approach. We recruited adults (age ≥ 18 yr) with chronic illness who had recently seen a physician in Canada from virtual support groups. Six semistructured virtual focus groups with 3-5 participants each were scheduled between June and September 2021. We coded the transcripts using the constant comparative method, allowing for the construction of an overarching theory. RESULTS Twenty patients (17 women and 3 men) participated in the focus groups; 1 group had 2 participants because 1 participant failed to appear. The majority of participants (14 [70%]) had at least a college degree. The mean rating for overall satisfaction with the Canadian health care system was 5.4/10.0 (median 5.0). The emergent theory showed that the perceived presence of physician empathy engendered positive internal processing by patients, leading to increased health care efficacy and enhanced mental health outcomes. Negative patient processing in response to the perceived absence of empathy led to reduced quality of health care delivery (e.g., ineffective referrals and more appointments), increased use of health care resources, disruptions in patients' personal lives, and negative physical and mental health outcomes. INTERPRETATION Clinical empathy can have life-altering impacts on patients, and its absence may increase resource use. As empathy involves understanding patients' lived experiences, any valid intervention to improve clinical empathy must be informed by patient perspectives.
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- Shira Gertsman
- Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine (Gertsman, Ene, Palmert, Liu, Makkar, Shao), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.; Department of Family Medicine (Shapiro), UC Irvine School of Medicine, University of California Irvine, Irvine, Calif.; Department of Pediatrics (Williams), Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.; Dalla Lana School of Public Health (Williams), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont.
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- Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine (Gertsman, Ene, Palmert, Liu, Makkar, Shao), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.; Department of Family Medicine (Shapiro), UC Irvine School of Medicine, University of California Irvine, Irvine, Calif.; Department of Pediatrics (Williams), Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.; Dalla Lana School of Public Health (Williams), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont
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- Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine (Gertsman, Ene, Palmert, Liu, Makkar, Shao), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.; Department of Family Medicine (Shapiro), UC Irvine School of Medicine, University of California Irvine, Irvine, Calif.; Department of Pediatrics (Williams), Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.; Dalla Lana School of Public Health (Williams), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont
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- Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine (Gertsman, Ene, Palmert, Liu, Makkar, Shao), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.; Department of Family Medicine (Shapiro), UC Irvine School of Medicine, University of California Irvine, Irvine, Calif.; Department of Pediatrics (Williams), Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.; Dalla Lana School of Public Health (Williams), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont
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- Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine (Gertsman, Ene, Palmert, Liu, Makkar, Shao), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.; Department of Family Medicine (Shapiro), UC Irvine School of Medicine, University of California Irvine, Irvine, Calif.; Department of Pediatrics (Williams), Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.; Dalla Lana School of Public Health (Williams), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont
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- Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine (Gertsman, Ene, Palmert, Liu, Makkar, Shao), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.; Department of Family Medicine (Shapiro), UC Irvine School of Medicine, University of California Irvine, Irvine, Calif.; Department of Pediatrics (Williams), Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.; Dalla Lana School of Public Health (Williams), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont
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- Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine (Gertsman, Ene, Palmert, Liu, Makkar, Shao), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.; Department of Family Medicine (Shapiro), UC Irvine School of Medicine, University of California Irvine, Irvine, Calif.; Department of Pediatrics (Williams), Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.; Dalla Lana School of Public Health (Williams), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont
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- Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine (Gertsman, Ene, Palmert, Liu, Makkar, Shao), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.; Department of Family Medicine (Shapiro), UC Irvine School of Medicine, University of California Irvine, Irvine, Calif.; Department of Pediatrics (Williams), Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.; Dalla Lana School of Public Health (Williams), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont
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van Dijke J, van Nistelrooij I, Bos P, Duyndam J. Engaging otherness: care ethics radical perspectives on empathy. MEDICINE, HEALTH CARE, AND PHILOSOPHY 2023; 26:385-399. [PMID: 37171745 PMCID: PMC10425473 DOI: 10.1007/s11019-023-10152-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Throughout the years, care ethicists have raised concerns that prevalent definitions of empathy fail to adequately address the problem of otherness. They have proposed alternative conceptualizations of empathy that aim to acknowledge individual differences, help to extend care beyond one's inner circle, and develop a critical awareness of biases and prejudices. We explore three such alternatives: Noddings' concept of engrossment, Meyers' account of broad empathy, and Baart's concept of perspective-shifting. Based on these accounts, we explain that care ethics promotes a conceptualization of empathy that is radical in its commitment to engage otherness and that is characterized by being: (1) receptive and open, (2) broad and deep in scope, (3) relational and interactive, (4) mature and multifaceted, (5) critical and reflective, (6) disruptive and transformative. This type of empathy is both demanding and rewarding, as it may inspire health professionals to rethink empathy, its challenges, and its contribution to good care and as it may enrich empathy education and professional empathy practices in health care.
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- Jolanda van Dijke
- University of Humanistic Studies, Kromme Nieuwegracht 29, Utrecht, 3512 HD The Netherlands
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- Research Methodology, University of Humanistic Studies, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Philosophy, University of Humanistic Studies, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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van Vliet LM, Stouthard J, Gröschel LC, Meijers MC. Effect of Clinician-Expressed Empathy in Advanced Cancer on Different Ethnic Groups: Results from an Experimental Video-Vignette Study. J Palliat Med 2023; 26:1109-1114. [PMID: 37162756 DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2022.0602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023] Open
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Background: In advanced cancer, clinician-expressed empathy can improve patients' psychological outcomes. It remains unknown whether all patients benefit equally from empathy. Objective: To explore whether the effect of clinician-expressed empathy on patients' psychological outcomes is moderated by patient ethnicity. Methods: Using an experimental video-vignette design, 160 participants watched a consultation-video with/without added empathy. Using regression analysis, the moderating effect of ethnicity (non-Western- vs. Dutch/Western-immigration background) on the relationship between empathy and psychological outcomes was assessed. Results: The main effect of empathy on satisfaction (p = 0.001), trust (p = 0.002), and self-efficacy (p < 0.001) was moderated by ethnicity (satisfaction, p = 0.050; trust, p = 0.066; self-efficacy, p = 0.075). No main effect of empathy nor moderation by ethnicity was found for anxiety (state anxiety: p = 0.284, p = 0.319; current anxiety: p = 0.357, p = 0.949). No main effects of ethnicity (satisfaction, p = 0.942; trust, p = 0.724; self-efficacy, p = 0.244; state anxiety, p = 0.812; current anxiety p = 0.523) were found. Conclusion: In advanced cancer, non-Western patients might benefit most from empathy. Dutch Trial Registration Number: NTR NL8992.
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- Liesbeth M van Vliet
- Department of Health, Medical, and Neuropsychology, Institute of Psychology, Leiden University, Leiden, Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Health, Medical, and Neuropsychology, Institute of Psychology, Leiden University, Leiden, Netherlands
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- Department of Health, Medical, and Neuropsychology, Institute of Psychology, Leiden University, Leiden, Netherlands
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Goedegebuur J, Abbel D, Accassat S, Achterberg WP, Akbari A, Arfuch VM, Baddeley E, Bax JJ, Becker D, Bergmeijer B, Bertoletti L, Blom JW, Calvetti A, Cannegieter SC, Castro L, Chavannes NH, Coma-Auli N, Couffignal C, Edwards A, Edwards M, Enggaard H, Font C, Gava A, Geersing GJ, Geijteman ECT, Greenley S, Gregory C, Gussekloo J, Hoffmann I, Højen AA, van den Hout WB, Huisman MV, Jacobsen S, Jagosh J, Johnson MJ, Jørgensen L, Juffermans CCM, Kempers EK, Konstantinides S, Kroder AF, Kruip MJHA, Lafaie L, Langendoen JW, Larsen TB, Lifford K, van der Linden YM, Mahé I, Maiorana L, Maraveyas A, Martens ESL, Mayeur D, van Mens TE, Mohr K, Mooijaart SP, Murtagh FEM, Nelson A, Nielsen PB, Ording AG, Ørskov M, Pearson M, Poenou G, Portielje JEA, Raczkiewicz D, Rasmussen K, Trinks-Roerdink E, Schippers I, Seddon K, Sexton K, Sivell S, Skjøth F, Søgaard M, Szmit S, Trompet S, Vassal P, Visser C, van Vliet LM, Wilson E, Klok FA, Noble SIR. Towards optimal use of antithrombotic therapy of people with cancer at the end of life: A research protocol for the development and implementation of the SERENITY shared decision support tool. Thromb Res 2023; 228:54-60. [PMID: 37276718 DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2023.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Even though antithrombotic therapy has probably little or even negative effects on the well-being of people with cancer during their last year of life, deprescribing antithrombotic therapy at the end of life is rare in practice. It is often continued until death, possibly resulting in excess bleeding, an increased disease burden and higher healthcare costs. METHODS The SERENITY consortium comprises researchers and clinicians from eight European countries with specialties in different clinical fields, epidemiology and psychology. SERENITY will use a comprehensive approach combining a realist review, flash mob research, epidemiological studies, and qualitative interviews. The results of these studies will be used in a Delphi process to reach a consensus on the optimal design of the shared decision support tool. Next, the shared decision support tool will be tested in a randomised controlled trial. A targeted implementation and dissemination plan will be developed to enable the use of the SERENITY tool across Europe, as well as its incorporation in clinical guidelines and policies. The entire project is funded by Horizon Europe. RESULTS SERENITY will develop an information-driven shared decision support tool that will facilitate treatment decisions regarding the appropriate use of antithrombotic therapy in people with cancer at the end of life. CONCLUSIONS We aim to develop an intervention that guides the appropriate use of antithrombotic therapy, prevents bleeding complications, and saves healthcare costs. Hopefully, usage of the tool leads to enhanced empowerment and improved quality of life and treatment satisfaction of people with advanced cancer and their care givers.
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- J Goedegebuur
- Department of Medicine - Thrombosis and Hemostasis, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands; Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medicine - Thrombosis and Hemostasis, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands; Department of Medicine - Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular and Therapeutical Medicine, University Hospital of Saint-Etienne, Saint-Étienne, France
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Swansea University, Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital Clinic Barcelona, Clinical Institute of Haematological and Oncological Diseases (ICMHO), IDIBAPS, Barcelona, Spain
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- Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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- Department of Medicine - Cardiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- University Medical Center Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Vascular and Therapeutical Medicine, Jean Monnet University, University Hospital of Saint-Étienne, Saint-Étienne, France
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Assistance Publique-Hopitaux de Paris, Paris, France
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- Department of Medicine - Thrombosis and Hemostasis, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands; Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Vall d'Hebron Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital Clinic Barcelona, Clinical Institute of Haematological and Oncological Diseases (ICMHO), IDIBAPS, Barcelona, Spain
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- Hôpital Louis Mourier, APHP, Assistance Publique-Hopitaux de Paris, Paris, France
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- Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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- Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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- Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital Clinic Barcelona, Clinical Institute of Haematological and Oncological Diseases (ICMHO), IDIBAPS, Barcelona, Spain
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- Societa per l'Assistenza al Malato Oncologico Terminale Onlus (S.A.M.O.T.) Ragusa Onlus, Ragusa, Italy
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- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, Department of General Practice, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre, Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Hull, United Kingdom
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- Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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- Department of Medicine - Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands; Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Hôpital Bichat, APHP, Assistance Publique-Hopitaux de Paris, Paris, France
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- Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Biomedical Data Sciences, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medicine - Thrombosis and Hemostasis, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre, Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Hull, United Kingdom
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- Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre, Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Hull, United Kingdom
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- Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Centre of Expertise in Palliative Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Hematology, Erasmus MC, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Todaytomorrow, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Hematology, Erasmus MC, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Geriatrics and Gerontology, Jean Monnet University, University Hospital of Saint-Étienne, Saint-Étienne, France
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- Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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- Centre of Expertise in Palliative Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands; Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organization, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Innovative Therapies in Haemostasis, Hôpital Louis Mourier, APHP, Paris, France
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- Societa per l'Assistenza al Malato Oncologico Terminale Onlus (S.A.M.O.T.) Ragusa Onlus, Ragusa, Italy
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- Clinical Sciences Centre Hull York Medical School University of Hull, Hull, United Kingdom
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- Department of Medicine - Thrombosis and Hemostasis, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Centre Georges-François Leclerc, Dijon, France
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- Department of Medicine - Thrombosis and Hemostasis, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- University Medical Center Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Medicine - Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre, Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Hull, United Kingdom
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- Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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- Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre, Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Hull, United Kingdom
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- Department of Vascular and Therapeutical Medicine, Jean Monnet University, University Hospital of Saint-Étienne, Saint-Étienne, France
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- Department of Medicine - Internal medicine and Medical Oncology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Statistics, School of Public Health, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, Warsaw, Poland
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- Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, Department of General Practice, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Wales Cancer Research Centre, Cardiff, UK
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- Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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- Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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- Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Cardio-Oncology, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Medicine - Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular and Therapeutical Medicine, University Hospital of Saint-Etienne, Saint-Étienne, France
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- Department of Hematology, Erasmus MC, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Health, Medicine and Neuropsychology, Leiden University, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre, Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Hull, United Kingdom
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- Department of Medicine - Thrombosis and Hemostasis, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands.
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Yu X, Zhang L, Liu M, He B. The Effect of Empathy on Team Members' Moqi in Virtual Teams: A Moderated Mediation Model. Psychol Res Behav Manag 2023; 16:2619-2633. [PMID: 37465047 PMCID: PMC10350425 DOI: 10.2147/prbm.s414860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023] Open
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Purpose Moqi can help team members facilitate communication without all interlocutors present, so the researchers speculate it can be an efficient communication tool for virtual teams to compensate for its lack of synchronous communication and in-person contact. However, the only study on the predictors of team members' moqi believed that shared understandings could only arise from team tasks. Based on social exchange theory, the current study emphasizes the social and emotional benefits exchanged among team members and explores moqi-making among virtual team members through a lens of relationship-building. Methods With a two-wave time-lagged survey design, a total of 381 team members from 86 virtual teams in China participated in the study. Hierarchical regression analysis was performed to test the hypotheses. Results Results confirmed that virtual team members' empathy is conducive to their experiences of high-quality interpersonal relationships (HQIR) and moqi. Relationship closeness positively moderates the link between empathy and experiences of HQIR and the mediating effect. Conclusion This study helps unveil the significance of compassionate communication and life-giving connections in cultivating virtual team members' moqi and offers meaningful insights for facilitating virtual collaborations.
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- Xuan Yu
- School of Economics and Management, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Economics and Management, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
- School of Foreign Languages, Xi’an Shiyou University, Xi’an, Shannxi, People’s Republic of China
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- Antai College of Economics & Management, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- School of National Governance, Southwest University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China
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Karimi N, Moore AR, Lukin A, Connor SJ. Health Communication Research Informs Inflammatory Bowel Disease Practice and Research: A Narrative Review. CROHN'S & COLITIS 360 2023; 5:otad021. [PMID: 37162798 PMCID: PMC10164291 DOI: 10.1093/crocol/otad021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 05/11/2023] Open
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Background In the absence of targeted empirical evidence on effective clinical communication in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a broad overview of existing evidence on effective communication in healthcare and available recommendations for communication in telehealth is provided and mapped onto IBD research and practice. Methods A narrative literature review was conducted using Pubmed and Scopus databases and snowballing literature search. Results Evidence-based relationship building strategies include communicating emotions, acknowledging and addressing patients' hesitancy, and ensuring continued support. A particular recommendation regarding telehealth interaction is to avoid long stretches of talk. Effective informational strategies include facilitating and supporting information exchange and considering patients' preferences in decision-making. In teleconsultations, clinicians should ask direct questions about patients' emotional state, clarify their understanding of patients' concerns and check patients' understanding, address at least one patient-reported outcome when discussing the recommended treatment, and shorten the consultation where possible. Strategies for maximizing effective clinical communication in the spoken communicative mode include using infographics and simple language, and assessing adherence at the beginning of the consultation. For teleconsultations, clinicians are advised to allow patients to explain the reason for their call at the beginning of the teleconsultation, probe additional concerns early and before ending the teleconsultation, and be mindful of technical issues such as voice delays. Conclusions Use of question prompt lists, decision aids, micro-lessons, and communication training interventions for clinicians could be beneficial in IBD care. Further research into the implementation of such interventions as well as clinical communication concerns specific to IBD is warranted.
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- Neda Karimi
- Address correspondence to: Neda Karimi, PhD, 1 Campbell Street, Liverpool, NSW 2170, Australia ()
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- Department of Linguistics, Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- South Western Sydney Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research Group, Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of Gastroenterology, Liverpool Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Pollak KI, Olsen MK, Yang H, Prose N, Jackson LR, Pinheiro SO, Dunbar TK, Johnson KS. Effect of a Coaching Intervention to Improve Cardiologist Communication: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Intern Med 2023; 183:544-553. [PMID: 37036721 PMCID: PMC10087090 DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2023.0629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2023]
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Importance Communication between cardiologists and patients can significantly affect patient comprehension, adherence, and satisfaction. To our knowledge, a coaching intervention to improve cardiologist communication has not been tested. Objective To evaluate the effect of a communication coaching intervention to teach evidence-based communication skills to cardiologists. Design, Setting, and Participants This 2-arm randomized clinical trial was performed at outpatient cardiology clinics at an academic medical center and affiliated community clinics, and from February 2019 through March 2020 recruited 40 cardiologists and audio recorded 161 patients in the preintervention phase and 240 in the postintervention phase. Data analysis was performed from March 2022 to January 2023. Interventions Half of the cardiologists were randomized to receive a coaching intervention that involved three 1:1 sessions, 2 of which included feedback on their audio-recorded encounters. Communication coaches taught 5 skills derived from motivational interviewing: (1) sitting down and making eye contact with all in the room, (2) open-ended questions, (3) reflective statements, (4) empathic statements, and (5) "What questions do you have?" Main Outcomes and Measures Coders unaware of study arm coded these behaviors in the preintervention and postintervention audio-recorded encounters (objective communication). Patients completed a survey after the visit to report perceptions of communication quality (subjective communication). Results Analysis included 40 cardiologists (mean [SD] age, 47 [9] years; 7 female and 33 male) and 240 patients in the postintervention phase (mean [SD] age, 58 [15] years; 122 female, 118 male). When controlling for preintervention behaviors, cardiologists in the intervention vs control arm were more likely to make empathic statements (intervention: 52 of 117 [44%] vs control: 31 of 113 [27%]; P = .05); to ask, "What questions do you have?" (26 of 117 [22%] vs 6 of 113 [5%]; P = .002); and to respond with empathy when patients expressed negative emotions (mean ratio of empathic responses to empathic opportunities, 0.50 vs 0.20; P = .004). These effects did not vary based on patient or cardiologist race or sex. We found no arm differences for open-ended questions or reflective statements and were unable to assess differences in patient ratings due to ceiling effects. Conclusions and Relevance In this randomized clinical trial, a communication coaching intervention improved 2 key communication behaviors: expressing empathy and eliciting questions. Empathic communication is a harder-level skill that may improve the patient experience and information comprehension. Future work should explore how best to assess the effect of communication coaching on patient perceptions of care and clinical outcomes and determine its effectiveness in larger, more diverse samples of cardiologists. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03464110.
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- Kathryn I. Pollak
- Cancer Prevention and Control, Duke Cancer Institute, Durham, North Carolina
- Department of Population Health Sciences, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
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- Department of Biostatistics, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
- Durham Center of Innovation to Accelerate Discovery and Practice Transformation, Durham Veterans Affairs Health Care System, Durham, North Carolina
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- Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, North Carolina
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- Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center (GRECC), Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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- Department of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
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- Department of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
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- Cancer Prevention and Control, Duke Cancer Institute, Durham, North Carolina
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- Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center (GRECC), Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
- Department of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
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van Vliet LM, Leeuwenburgh MLR, Westendorp J, van Dulmen S, de Jong PC, Stouthard JML. Good versus bad news consultations in advanced breast cancer: the role of empathy in information recall - an observational study. BMJ Support Palliat Care 2023:spcare-2022-003938. [PMID: 36972984 DOI: 10.1136/spcare-2022-003938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVE We explored, in advanced breast cancer, whether: (1) patients recall less information following bad versus good news consultations; (2) empathy has a greater effect on recalled information following bad versus good news consultations. METHODS Observational study using audio-recorded consultations. Participants' recall of provided information about treatment options, aims/positive effects and side-effects was assessed. Clinician-expressed empathy and consultation type were determined. Regression analyses assessed associations between consultation type and recall, exploring moderating influences of clinician-expressed empathy. RESULTS For 41 consultations (18 bad news, 23 good news), recall data were completed; total recall (47% vs 73%, p=0.03) and recall about treatment options (67% vs 85%, p=0.08, trend) were significantly worse following bad news compared with good news consultations. Recall about treatment aims/positive effects (53% vs 70%, p=0.30) and side-effects (28% vs 49%, p=0.20) was not significantly worse following bad news. Empathy moderated the relationship between consultation type and total recall (p<0.01), recall about treatment options (p=0.03) and about aims/positive effects (p<0.01) but not about side-effects (p=0.10). Only following good news consultations empathy influenced recall favourably. CONCLUSIONS This explorative study suggests that in advanced cancer, information recall is especially impaired following bad news consultations, for which empathy does not improve remembered information.
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- Liesbeth M van Vliet
- Department of Health, Medical and Neuropsychology, Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands
- Department of Health, Medical and Neuropsychology, Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Health, Medical and Neuropsychology, Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Health, Medical and Neuropsychology, Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Communication, NIVEL, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Institute for Healh Sciences, Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboudumc, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Sint Antonius Ziekenhuis, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Torrente-Jimenez RS, Feijoo-Cid M, Rivero-Santana AJ, Perestelo-Pérez L, Torres-Castaño A, Ramos-García V, Bilbao A, Serrano-Aguilar P. Gender differences in the decision-making process for undergoing total knee replacement. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2022; 105:3459-3465. [PMID: 36075809 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2022.08.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2022] [Revised: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess gender differences in the decision-making process for treatment of knee osteoarthritis (OA). METHODS A secondary analysis of a randomized trial was conducted (n = 193). Knowledge of OA and total knee replacement (TKR), decisional conflict, satisfaction with the decision-making process, treatment preference and TKR uptake 6 months later were compared by gender. Multivariate regression models were developed to identify gender-specific predictors. RESULTS Women showed less knowledge (MD = -7.68, 95% CI: -13.9, -1.46, p = 0.016), reported less satisfaction (MD = -6.95, 95% CI: -11.7, -2.23, p = 0.004) and gave more importance to avoiding surgery (U = 2.09, p = 0.019). In women, more importance attributed to the time needed to relieve symptoms significantly reduced the odds of surgery (OR = 0.76, p = 0.016). CONCLUSION The provision of information and/or promotion of shared decision-making could be of lower quality in female patients, although other explanations such as differences in information needs or preference for involvement in decision-making cannot be ruled out with the current evidence. Given the study's limitations, especially regarding the sample size, further confirmation is needed. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS A systematic, shared decision-making approach in consultation is needed to avoid potential gender-based biases.
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Grup de Recerca Multidisciplinar en Salut i Societat (GREMSAS), (2017 SGR 917), Barcelona, Spain.
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- Fundación Canaria Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Canarias (FIISC), Canary Islands, Spain; Health Services Research on Chronic Patients Network (REDISSEC), Spain.
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- Health Services Research on Chronic Patients Network (REDISSEC), Spain; Evaluation Unit of the Canary Islands Health Service (SESCS), Canary Islands, Spain.
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- Fundación Canaria Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Canarias (FIISC), Canary Islands, Spain; Health Services Research on Chronic Patients Network (REDISSEC), Spain.
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- Fundación Canaria Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Canarias (FIISC), Canary Islands, Spain; Health Services Research on Chronic Patients Network (REDISSEC), Spain.
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- Health Services Research on Chronic Patients Network (REDISSEC), Spain; Osakidetza Basque Health Service, Basurto University Hospital, Research and Innovation Unit, Bilbao, Spain; Kronikgune Institute for Health Services Research, Barakaldo, Spain.
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- Health Services Research on Chronic Patients Network (REDISSEC), Spain; Evaluation Unit of the Canary Islands Health Service (SESCS), Canary Islands, Spain.
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Meijers MC, Stouthard J, Evers AWM, Das E, Drooger HJ, Jansen SJAJ, Francke AL, Plum N, van der Wall E, Nestoriuc Y, Dusseldorp E, van Vliet LM. Possible alleviation of symptoms and side effects through clinicians' nocebo information and empathy in an experimental video vignette study. Sci Rep 2022; 12:16112. [PMID: 36167876 PMCID: PMC9515213 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-19729-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
Abstract
To alleviate anti-cancer treatment burden in advanced breast cancer, patient-clinician communication strategies based on nocebo-effect mechanisms are promising. We assessed distinct/combined effects on psychological outcomes (e.g. anxiety; main outcome) and side-effect expectations of (1) nocebo information about the (non)pharmacological origin of side effects, and (2) clinician-expressed empathy through reassurance of continuing support. Furthermore, we explored whether information and empathy effects on side-effect expectations were mediated by decreased anxiety. In a two-by-two experimental video-vignette design, 160 cancer patients/survivors and healthy women watched one of four videos differing in level of nocebo information (±) and empathy (±). Regression and mediation analysis were used to determine effects of information/empathy and explore anxiety's mediating role. Anxiety was not influenced by empathy or information (Stai-state: p = 0.295; p = 0.390, VAS p = 0.399; p = 0.823). Information improved (specific) side-effect coping expectations (p < 0.01). Empathy improved side-effect intensity expectations (p < 0.01 = specific; p < 0.05 = non-specific/partial) and specific side-effect probability expectations (p < 0.01), and increased satisfaction, trust, and self-efficacy (p < 0.001). No mediating effects were found of anxiety on expectations. Mainly empathy, but also nocebo information improved psychological outcomes and-mainly specific-side-effect expectations. Exploring the power of these communication elements in clinical practice is essential to diminish the anti-cancer treatment burden in advanced breast cancer.
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- M C Meijers
- Health, Medical and Neuropsychology Unit, Department of Health-, Medical and Neuropsychology, Institute of Psychology, Leiden University, Wassenaarseweg 52, 2333 AK, Leiden, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Health, Medical and Neuropsychology Unit, Department of Health-, Medical and Neuropsychology, Institute of Psychology, Leiden University, Wassenaarseweg 52, 2333 AK, Leiden, The Netherlands
- Medical Delta, Leiden University, TU Delft, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Delft, The Netherlands
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- Centre for Language Studies, Radboud University Nijmegen, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Health, Medical and Neuropsychology Unit, Department of Health-, Medical and Neuropsychology, Institute of Psychology, Leiden University, Wassenaarseweg 52, 2333 AK, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Health, Medical and Neuropsychology Unit, Department of Health-, Medical and Neuropsychology, Institute of Psychology, Leiden University, Wassenaarseweg 52, 2333 AK, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- NIVEL, Netherlands Institute of Health Services Research, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, Helmut-Schmidt-University/University of the Federal Armed Forces, Hamburg, Germany
- Systemic Neuroscience, University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Methodology and Statistics Unit, Institute of Psychology, Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Health, Medical and Neuropsychology Unit, Department of Health-, Medical and Neuropsychology, Institute of Psychology, Leiden University, Wassenaarseweg 52, 2333 AK, Leiden, The Netherlands.
- Medical Delta, Leiden University, TU Delft, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Delft, The Netherlands.
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Tarbi EC, Blanch-Hartigan D, van Vliet LM, Gramling R, Tulsky JA, Sanders JJ. Toward a basic science of communication in serious illness. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2022; 105:1963-1969. [PMID: 35410737 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2022.03.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2021] [Revised: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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High-quality communication can mitigate suffering during serious illness. Innovations in theory and technology present the opportunity to advance serious illness communication research, moving beyond inquiry that links broad communication constructs to health outcomes toward operationalizing and understanding the impact of discrete communication functions on human experience. Given the high stakes of communication during serious illness, we see a critical need to develop a basic science approach to serious illness communication research. Such an approach seeks to link "what actually happens during a conversation" - the lexical and non-lexical communication content elements, as well as contextual factors - with the emotional and cognitive experiences of patients, caregivers, and clinicians. This paper defines and justifies a basic science approach to serious illness communication research and outlines investigative and methodological opportunities in this area. A systematic understanding of the building blocks of serious illness communication can help identify evidence-informed communication strategies that promote positive patient outcomes, shape more targeted communication skills training for clinicians, and lead to more tailored and meaningful serious illness care.
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- Elise C Tarbi
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Department of Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care, Boston, USA.
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- University of Vermont. Department of Family Medicine, Burlington, USA.
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- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Department of Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care, Boston, USA; Brigham and Women's Hospital, Division of Palliative Medicine, Department of Medicine, Boston, USA.
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- McGill University, Division of Palliative Care, Department of Family Medicine, Montreal, Canada.
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Lombarts KMJ, Verghese A. Medicine Is Not Gender-Neutral - She Is Male. N Engl J Med 2022; 386:1284-1287. [PMID: 35353969 DOI: 10.1056/nejmms2116556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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- Kiki M J Lombarts
- From the Department of Medical Psychology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam (K.M.J.L.); and the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences (K.M.J.L.), the Presence Center, Department of Medicine (K.M.J.L., A.V.), and the Department of Internal Medicine (A.V.), Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
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- From the Department of Medical Psychology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam (K.M.J.L.); and the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences (K.M.J.L.), the Presence Center, Department of Medicine (K.M.J.L., A.V.), and the Department of Internal Medicine (A.V.), Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
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Longo V, Abruzzese F, Miserocchi V, Carriero S, Gambaro AC, Saba L, Carriero A. Breast cancer and communication: monocentric experience of a self-assessment questionnaire. J Public Health Res 2022; 11. [PMID: 35315263 PMCID: PMC8973206 DOI: 10.4081/jphr.2022.2831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2022] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background: The communication of the diagnosis of breast cancer induces to the patient a strong psychological trauma. Radiologists are at the forefront of communicating, either for a biopsy or the probable diagnosis of malignancy. This is a complex task, which requires the knowledge and application of correct “communicative models”, among which the SPIKES protocol represents a fundamental reference. Design and methods: 110 patients, with a history of breast cancer, filled out a questionnaire consisting of six questions: five aimed at defining communication compliance with the SPIKES protocol, the sixth, consisting of six feelings, aimed at the knowledge of the next emotional state. Results: Regarding compliance with various “strategic points” of the SPIKES protocol, questionnaires show that 70% of patients reported no omissions, while the remaining 30% reported omissions relatively to perception (56%), emotions (23%), setting (13%), knowledge (6%) and invitation (2%). The results showed the existence of a correlation between the final emotional state and the correct application of the SPIKES protocol; in fact, patients who reacted with a positive final emotional state-reported greater adherence to the strategic points of the SPIKES protocol. Conclusions: In healthcare, knowing the communicative compliance of a team in giving “bad news” is fundamental, especially in breast cancer. The SPIKES protocol is recognized by the Literature as a fundamental reference able to affect “positively” the emotional state of patients. The proposed questionnaire is a valid tool to identify the weak points of communication and related criticalities, to improve clinical practice. Significance for public health The attention of the scientific community is often focused on analyzing the pathologies that afflict the human being, and more frequently there is a tendency to overshadow what is the interpersonal relationship with the patient, which is what underlies the trust relationship that must necessarily be established between doctors and patients to facilitate a correct diagnostic and therapeutic process. In this study, we tried to understand what the weaknesses of our approach may be to breast cancer diagnosis communication, to improve our communication skills and offer a better service. We propose an easily reproducible protocol aimed at highlighting the criticalities of an extremely delicate process that every Breast Team must face daily.
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- Vittorio Longo
- Scuola di Specializzazione Radiodiagnostica, University of Piemonte Orientale, Novara.
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- Scuola di Specializzazione Radiodiagnostica, University of Piemonte Orientale, Novara.
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- Scuola di Specializzazione Radiodiagnostica, University of Piemonte Orientale, Novara.
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- Scuola di Specializzazione Radiodiagnostica, University of Milan.
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- Department of Radiology, University of Cagliari.
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- Department of Translational Medicine, University of Piemonte Orientale, Novara.
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Westendorp J, Evers AWM, Stouthard JML, Budding J, van der Wall E, Plum NMF, Velting M, Francke AL, van Dulmen S, Olde Hartman TC, Van Vliet LM. Mind your words: Oncologists' communication that potentially harms patients with advanced cancer: A survey on patient perspectives. Cancer 2021; 128:1133-1140. [PMID: 34762305 PMCID: PMC9298810 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.34018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2021] [Revised: 09/20/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Many complaints in medicine and in advanced illnesses are about communication. Little is known about which specific communications harm. This study explored the perspectives of patients with advanced cancer about potentially harmful communication behaviors by oncologists and helpful alternatives. METHODS An online survey design was used that was based on literature scoping and patient/clinician/researcher input. Patients with advanced cancer (n = 74) reflected on the potential harmfulness of 19 communication situations. They were asked whether they perceived the situation as one in which communication could be harmful (yes/no). If they answered "yes," they were asked whether they perceived the examples as harmful (yes/no) or helpful (yes/no) and to provide open comments. Results were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively (content analysis). RESULTS Communication regarding information provision, prognosis discussion, decision-making, and empathy could be unnecessarily potentially harmful, and this occurred in various ways, such as making vague promises instead of concrete ones (92%), being too directive in decision-making (qualitative), and not listening to the patient (88%). Not all patients considered other situations potentially harmful (eg, introducing the option of refraining from anticancer therapy [49%] and giving too much [prognostic] information [60%]). Exploring each individual patients' needs/preferences seemed to be a precondition for helpful communication. CONCLUSIONS This article provides patient perspectives on oncologists' unnecessarily potentially harmful communication behaviors and offers practical tools to improve communication in advanced cancer care. Both preventable pitfalls and delicate challenges requiring an individualized approach, where exploration might help, are described. Although providing difficult and unwelcome news is a core task for clinicians, this study might help them to do so while preventing potentially unnecessary harm.
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- Janine Westendorp
- Health, Medical, and Neuropsychology Unit, Institute of Psychology, Leiden University, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Health, Medical, and Neuropsychology Unit, Institute of Psychology, Leiden University, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Dutch Breast Cancer Association (BVN), Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research, Utrecht, the Netherlands.,Amsterdam Public Health Institute, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research, Utrecht, the Netherlands.,Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Health, Medical, and Neuropsychology Unit, Institute of Psychology, Leiden University, Leiden, the Netherlands
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Mentink M, Noordman J, Busch M, van Vliet L, Timmer-Bonte JA, van Dulmen S. Towards an open and effective dialogue on complementary medicine in oncology: protocol of patient participatory study 'COMMON'. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e053005. [PMID: 34670766 PMCID: PMC8529983 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-053005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Approximately half of patients with cancer use some form of complementary medicine alongside conventional cancer treatment. The topic of complementary medicine often remains undiscussed in consultations between patients with cancer and their healthcare providers. This results in increased risks for adverse or interaction effects and decreased access to the benefits of evidence-based complementary medicine for patients with cancer. This paper describes the design of patient participatory study titled 'COMMON' that aims to explore and enhance open and effective communication about complementary medicine in oncology. The study is carried out in collaboration with 12 (former) patients with breast cancer as coresearchers. METHODS AND ANALYSIS The study complies with the six steps of the intervention mapping framework. Three non-academic hospitals recruit participants (patients with cancer, oncology healthcare providers and managers) for interviews about the organisation, experiences and needs regarding complementary medicine. To assess communication about complementary medicine, recorded oncology consultations are analysed. For an overview of evidence-based complementary medicine available to patients with cancer, a review of reviews is conducted on the evidence on cancer patient-reported outcomes of complementary medicine frequently used by patients with cancer, supplemented with an online search and survey among organisations and persons providing complementary medicine to patients with cancer. Together, these steps generate input for the development of a toolbox that supports an open and effective discussion on complementary medicine in oncology. In a pilot study, acceptability and usability of the toolbox are assessed among patients with cancer and oncology healthcare providers. Dissemination of the toolbox is covered by the commitment of stakeholder parties. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The Medical Ethics Committee Arnhem-Nijmegen declared the study was exempted from formal approval under the Dutch Medical Research Involving Human Subjects Act. The results will be disseminated through open-access, peer-reviewed publications, stakeholder-reporting and presentations at relevant conferences.
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- Marit Mentink
- Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research, NIVEL, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboudumc, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research, NIVEL, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Health, Medical, and Neuropsychology, Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands
- Leiden Institute for Brain and Cognition, Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research, NIVEL, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboudumc, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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van Vliet LM, Meijers MC, van Dulmen S, van der Wall E, Plum N, Stouthard J, Francke AL. Addressing challenges in information-provision: a qualitative study among oncologists and women with advanced breast cancer. BMC Palliat Care 2021; 20:142. [PMID: 34521393 PMCID: PMC8442372 DOI: 10.1186/s12904-021-00836-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2021] [Accepted: 08/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND There is a need for more insight into how to address challenges of information-provision for women with advanced breast cancer. We aimed to explore oncologists' and patients' views on (i) the challenges of information-provision, and (ii) possible strategies to address these challenges, meanwhile (iii) exploring the possible facilitating role of positive expectations and empathy. METHODS Semi-structured interviews were held with oncologists (n = 10) and women with advanced breast cancer (n = 14). Principles of Thematic Analysis were followed, with two researchers analyzing transcribed data, supported by Atlas.ti software. RESULTS Taken together the data from oncologists and patients, we found that when communicating with patients with advanced cancer, oncologists face challenges, including handling patients' unrealistic disease (status) beliefs, and choosing approaches for discussing available treatment options and their side effects. Possible strategies to address these challenges include balancing information with acceptance of denial, and using medical expertise to guide treatment discussions. A sensitive issue is whether to discuss the option of no anti-cancer treatment. Meanwhile, approaches and preferences for discussions of side effects vary. Positive expectations and empathy can facilitate information-provision by creating space and helping patients to open up more. CONCLUSIONS Integrating oncologists' and patients' views, oncologists can provide realistic information while also, temporarily, accepting denial, and can use their medical expertise to address challenges around unrealistic beliefs and discussion of treatment options. Finding ways to tailor discussions of no anti-cancer treatment and side-effect information are needed. Positive expectations and empathy might facilitate - tailored - information-provision, leading ultimately to patient-centered care lying at the heart of medicine.
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- Liesbeth M van Vliet
- Health, Medical and Neuropsychology Unit, Institute of Psychology, Leiden University, Wassenaarseweg 52, 2333 AK, Leiden, the Netherlands.
- Leiden Institute for Brain and Cognition (LIBC), Leiden University, Leiden, the Netherlands.
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- Health, Medical and Neuropsychology Unit, Institute of Psychology, Leiden University, Wassenaarseweg 52, 2333 AK, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Nivel (Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research), Utrecht, the Netherlands
- Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
- Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, University of South-Eastern Norway, Drammen, Norway
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Nivel (Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research), Utrecht, the Netherlands
- Amsterdam Public Health Institute, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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van Vliet LM, Back AL. The different faces of empathy in cancer care: From a desired virtue to an evidence-based communication process. Cancer 2021; 127:4137-4139. [PMID: 34351623 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.33833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2021] [Revised: 06/04/2021] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Liesbeth M van Vliet
- Department of Health, Medical and Neuropsychology, Leiden University, Leiden, the Netherlands.,Leiden Institute for Brain and Cognition, Leiden University, Leiden, the Netherlands
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Associations between the severity of medical and surgical complications and perception of surgeon empathy in esophageal and gastric cancer patients. Support Care Cancer 2021; 29:7551-7561. [PMID: 34110486 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-021-06257-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the impact of global physician empathy and its three subdimensions (establishing rapport, emotional and cognitive processes) on the severity of postoperative complications in a sample of cancer patients. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed data on 256 patients with esogastric cancer from the French national FREGAT database. Empathy and its subdimensions were assessed using the patient-reported CARE scale and the severity of medical and surgical complications was reported with the Clavien-Dindo classification system. The usual covariates were included in multinomial logistic regression analyses. RESULTS Physician empathy predicted the odds of reporting major complications. When patients perceived high empathy, they were less likely to report major complications compared to no complications (OR = .95, 95% CI = [.91-.99], p = .029). Among the three dimensions, only "establishing rapport" (OR = .84, 95% CI = [.73-.98], p = .019) and the "emotional process" (OR = .85, 95% CI = [.74-.98], p = .022) predicted major complications. CONCLUSIONS Physician empathy is essential before surgery. Further research is needed to understand the mechanisms associating empathy with health outcomes in cancer. Physicians should be trained to establish good rapport with patients, especially in the preoperative period.
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van Vliet LM, Noordman J, Mijnlieff M, Roodbeen R, Boland G, van Dulmen S. Health literacy, information provision and satisfaction in advanced cancer consultations: two observational studies using level of education as a proxy. BMJ Support Palliat Care 2021:bmjspcare-2020-002859. [PMID: 34006513 DOI: 10.1136/bmjspcare-2020-002859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2020] [Accepted: 05/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Patients with low health literacy (LHL) might feel less informed and satisfied with provided information than patients with high health literacy (HHL). In the setting of advanced cancer, we explored whether LHL patients, compared with HHL patients are: (1) often less informed, and (2) less satisfied with clinicians' communication (a) in general and (b) following information provision specifically. METHODS Data from two observational studies using recorded consultations were combined. Clinicians' provided information and patients' health literacy level-defined by educational levels-and satisfaction were measured. Χ2 tests and regression (moderation) analyses assessed the relation between health literacy and information provision, and between information provision and satisfaction, meanwhile exploring moderating influences of health literacy. RESULTS Of 61 included patients, 25 (41%) had LHL. LHL and HHL patients were equally seldom informed about the disease's incurability (36% vs 42%, p=0.66). LHL patients were more often informed about the option of not pursuing anticancer therapy than HHL patients (28% vs 8%, p=0.04). LHL patients were more satisfied with clinicians' communication than HHL patients (M=9.3 vs M=8.5, p=0.03), especially when the option of no anticancer treatment was discussed (p=0.04). Discussing the disease's incurability did not influence satisfaction levels (p=0.58) for LHL and HHL patients. CONCLUSIONS LHL patients were not less informed, yet more satisfied than HHL patients. Both groups were equally seldom informed about the disease's incurability. No anticancer therapy was mostly discussed with LHL patients who were more satisfied following this information. Clinicians should be encouraged to inform all patients about the disease status and (non)treatment options, while not overlooking empathic support.
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- Liesbeth M van Vliet
- Health, Medical and Neuropsychology Unit, Institute of Psychology, Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands
- Leiden Institute for Brain and Cognition (LIBC), Leiden University, Leiden, Netherlands
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- Department of Communication, NIVEL, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Communication, NIVEL, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Tranzo Scientific Center for Care and Wellbeing, Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands
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- Pharos, Dutch Center of Expertise on Health Disparities, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Communication, NIVEL, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Institute for Healh Sciences, Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Custers JAE, Davis L, Messiou C, Prins JB, van der Graaf WTA. The patient perspective in the era of personalized medicine: What about scanxiety? Cancer Med 2021; 10:2943-2945. [PMID: 33837668 PMCID: PMC8085965 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.3889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2020] [Revised: 03/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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- José A E Custers
- Department of Medical Psychology, Radboud university medical center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- The Royal Marsden Hospital Foundation Trust and The Institute of Cancer Research, London, UK
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- Department of Medical Psychology, Radboud university medical center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Medical Oncology, Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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