Doctor-patient communication about cancer-related internet information Journal Article

   


Authors: Bylund, C. L.; Gueguen, J. A.; D'Agostino, T. A.; Li, Y.; Sonet, E.
Article Title: Doctor-patient communication about cancer-related internet information
Abstract: This article explores the effect of doctor-patient communication about cancer-related Internet information on self-reported outcomes. Two hundred and thirty cancer patients and caregivers completed an online survey regarding their experiences searching for and discussing with their doctors cancer-related Internet information. Participants who assertively introduced the Internet information in a consultation were more likely to have their doctor agree with the information. When doctors showed interest and involvement and took the information seriously, participants were less likely to report a desire to change the doctor's response. Taking the information seriously was also associated with greater satisfaction. This preliminary evidence that the doctor's response is associated with patient outcomes indicates the potential for improving patient-centered communication. In an effort to maximize patient-centered communication, doctors should be encouraged to take their patients and the information they present seriously, as well as show their patients that they are interested and involved.
Keywords: adult; aged; middle aged; patient satisfaction; united states; cancer patient; neoplasms; internet; oncology; self report; doctor patient relation; physician-patient relations; patient-centered care; consultation; caregiver; patient-centered communication; provider-patient communication; consumer health information
Journal Title: Journal of Psychosocial Oncology
Volume: 28
Issue: 2
ISSN: 0734-7332
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group  
Date Published: 2010-03-01
Start Page: 127
End Page: 142
Language: English
DOI: 10.1080/07347330903570495
PUBMED: 20391071
PROVIDER: scopus
PMCID: PMC4667552
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Notes: --- - "Export Date: 20 April 2011" - "CODEN: JPONE" - "Source: Scopus"
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  1. Yuelin Li
    219 Li
  2. Carma L Bylund-Lincoln
    101 Bylund-Lincoln
  3. Thomas D'Agostino
    32 D'Agostino
  4. Jennifer Gueguen
    14 Gueguen
  5. Ellen Miller-Sonet
    4 Miller-Sonet
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