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lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
5
pubmed:dateCreated
1995-6-6
pubmed:abstractText
There are few data available on which to base recommendations for effective communication in the cancer consultation. This paper describes a computerised interaction analysis system designed specifically for the cancer consultation and its application in a study investigating the relationship between doctor-patient behaviour and patient outcomes. One hundred and forty-two cancer patients attending their first consultation with a cancer specialist were audio taped and a copy of the tape was retained for interaction analysis. Before the consultation patient anxiety and information and involvement preferences were measured. Outcomes included recall of information, patient satisfaction with the consultation and psychological adjustment to cancer. Doctor behaviour was shown to vary significantly according to the age, sex, involvement preferences and in/out-patient status of the patient. The ratio of doctor to patient talk was related to satisfaction with communication, while patients whose questions were answered showed better psychological adjustment at follow-up. The results suggest that patient-centred consultations lead to improved satisfaction and psychological adjustment. These data provide precise information about consultation behaviour which can be used in the documentation of current practice and the evaluation of new interventions to improve communication.
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pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
May
pubmed:issn
0007-0920
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
71
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
1115-21
pubmed:dateRevised
2009-11-18
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1995
pubmed:articleTitle
Computer-based interaction analysis of the cancer consultation.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Psychiatry, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, NSW, Australia.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't