Effects of an interactive tailored patient assessment on patient-clinician communication in cancer care.

Improving communication in cancer care A quasi-experimental study testing the effects of an interactive tailored patient assessment on communication between cancer patients and physicians and nurses

Decision Aid to Technologically Enhance Shared decision making (DATES): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

BACKGROUND Clinicians face challenges in promoting colorectal cancer screening due to multiple competing demands. A decision aid that clarifies patient preferences and improves decision quality can aid shared decision making and be effective at increasing colorectal cancer screening rates. However, exactly how such an intervention improves shared decision making is unclear. This study, funded b...

Assessment of dental students’ communication skills with patients

Introduction: Establishment of effective communicationbetween the clinician and patient is essential in order to increasethe effectiveness of treatment. These skills have been lessinvestigated among dental students. This study aimed to evaluatecommunication skills of dental students in Shiraz with patientsthrough direct observation, patients’ perspectives and students’self-assessments.Methods: ...

Nurses' experiences of using an interactive tailored patient assessment tool one year past implementation

BACKGROUND Despite evidence of benefits, integration of patient-centered communication in clinical practice is challenging. Interactive tailored patient assessment (ITPA) tools can contribute to a more patient-centered care approach. However, little research has examined the impact of such tools on nursing care once they have been implemented. OBJECTIVE To explore nurses' experiences of the b...

Dental Students' Attitude Towards Patient Interaction Communication and Behavioral Skills in Tehran Azad University of Medical Sciences

Abstract: Background and aim: The ability to communicate effectively with patients is one of the most important features of a clinician. Effective communication leads to the proper transfer of information from the sender (patient) to the recipient (clinician), enhances the recipient's knowledge and ability to perform tasks or influence his or her attitude and behavior. Therefore, considering t...