Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Sarah Kosakowski, Allyn Benintendi, Pooja Lagisetty, Marc R. Larochelle, Amy S. B. Bohnert, Angela R. Bazzi
Summary: Patients on long-term opioid therapy for chronic pain described generally adverse experiences with opioid tapers. These tapers can lead to significant physical, emotional, and social consequences, often reducing trust and engagement in healthcare. Patient-provider relationships and communication play a crucial role in patients' perceptions of the quality and outcomes of opioid tapers.
JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rebecca A. Schut
Summary: Health disparities research often focuses on the social patterns of health outcomes and understanding the mechanisms perpetuating disparities. This study reveals racial/ethnic disparities in provider-patient communication contribute to lower follow-up adherence among patients of color. The findings suggest an important mechanism through which health inequalities persist, emphasizing the need to eliminate racial bias and discrimination in medical and public health infrastructures for equity.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Bolin Cao, Dongya Wang, Yifan Wang, Brian J. Hall
Summary: This study investigates the role of patient expectancy and the expectancy violation of patient-centered communication (PCC) in patient satisfaction with online patient-provider communication (OPPC). The study found that patient satisfaction with OPPC was lower than that in offline medical encounters, but increased with the frequency of OPPC usage. The study also found that patients experienced a higher expectancy violation of PCC in OPPC scenarios.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
John Parrish-Sprowl, Angus Thomson, Rodger D. Johnson, Susan Parrish-Sprowl
Summary: The World Health Organization has identified vaccine hesitancy as a major global health threat in modern times. To address this issue, training healthcare professionals to deal with hesitant or vaccine-refusing patients is crucial. AIMS (Announce, Inquire, Mirror, and Secure) is a method designed to facilitate more productive conversations and build trust between healthcare providers and patients/caregivers, ultimately leading to higher vaccination rates.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Karen L. Roper, Jarred Jones, Courtney Rowland, Neena Thomas-Eapen, Roberto Cardarelli
Summary: There are gaps in understanding and attitudes between chronic pain patients and primary care providers, with patients focusing more on functional goals and behavioral treatment, while PCPs feel dissatisfied with providing optimal quality of chronic pain care. Recognition of these gaps could support high-quality communication and interventional strategies for better patient-centered care.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Morgan Snyder, Kelly Haskard-Zolnierek, Krista Howard, Yueqin Hu
Summary: This study aimed to examine the relationship between weight stigma experiences, provider-patient relationship factors, and adherence among individuals with hypothyroidism. The findings indicated that weight stigma was negatively associated with adherence, which was mediated by decreased trust in provider, lower perceived provider empathy, and weaker provider-patient relationship depth. The structural equation modeling results, controlling for BMI, revealed that weight stigma is associated with worsened provider-patient relationship and decreased adherence.
JOURNAL OF HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Communication
Elizabeth A. Hintz, Rachel Tucker
Summary: Guided by the theory of communicative (dis)enfranchisement (TCD), this study analyses narratives of negative and positive patient-provider interactions recounted by female patients with chronic pain conditions. Using thematic co-occurrence analysis, the study identifies different forms of (dis)enfranchising talk, explores the consequences of such talk, and examines the patterns of co-occurrence between functions and consequences. The study also provides practical implications for communication researchers, patients, and medical providers to improve difficult conversations about chronic pain.
HUMAN COMMUNICATION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Amjed Abu-Ghname, Matthew J. Davis, Joan E. Shook, Edward M. Reece, Larry H. Hollier
Summary: The study shows that improving surgeons' patient-centered communication skills is associated with increased patient satisfaction, clinical encounters, number of patients, payments, and charges.
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Dana Atkins, Lauren Violette, Lisa Neimann, Mary D. Tanner, Karen Hoover, Deepa Rao, Joanne Stekler
Summary: This study aims to evaluate provider perspectives on the use of a point-of-care nucleic acid test (POC NAT) and preferential opinions for motivational interviewing (MI) or problem-solving counseling (PSC) as an ultra-brief intervention for patients experiencing challenges to antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence. The results show that providers favor the use of a combined adherence counseling technique and POC NAT, believing it to be an improvement on current practices. However, concerns about wait times for POC NAT results influence perceptions of feasibility.
Article
Oncology
Meagan S. Whisenant, Lorinda A. Coombs, Christina Wilson, Kathi Mooney
Summary: The study found that women being treated for breast cancer reported moderate to severe symptoms in the week prior to clinic visits, but these symptoms were not consistently discussed during the visits. The results indicate a need for more attention to be given to eliciting symptoms from older women experiencing symptoms during treatment, and suggest that symptoms should be discussed continuously throughout the duration of chemotherapy.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY NURSING
(2021)
Article
Ophthalmology
Betsy Sleath, Bethany Beznos, Delesha M. Carpenter, Donald L. Budenz, Kelly W. Muir, Maria S. Romero, Charles Lee, Gail Tudor, Nacire Garcia, Alan L. Robin
Summary: This study explores the communication between African American patients and healthcare providers regarding glaucoma-related quality-of-life. The findings show that patient socio-demographics are associated with vision quality-of-life, and there is limited discussion about glaucoma-related quality-of-life among patients and providers. Health literacy, depressive symptoms, and glaucoma severity are significantly correlated with vision-related quality-of-life.
Article
Substance Abuse
Emma Nowakowski, Sanjana Dayananda, Madison Morgan, Olivia Jarvis, Valeria Altamirano, Kelsea R. LaSorda, Elizabeth Krans, Grace Lim
Summary: This study assessed and compared patient and provider perspectives on analgesia during and after delivery in women with opioid use disorder (OUD). The findings revealed discrepancies in views on the use of opioids and other pain management options between patients and providers, and highlighted the need for improved care coordination.
Article
Communication
Asma M. Ali, Henry N. Young
Summary: This study assessed asthma patients' perceptions of key functions of patient-provider communication, and examined associations between key functions, trust, and motivation across racial/ethnic groups. Results showed no differences in the mean scores of key functions of communication across racial/ethnic groups. Different cultures may place different values on key functions of communication which may engender trust and motivation.
HEALTH COMMUNICATION
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Douglas W. Roblin, Glenn K. Goodrich, Teaniese L. Davis, Jennifer C. Gander, Courtney E. McCracken, Nancy S. Weinfield, Debra P. Ritzwoller
Summary: In recent years, the provider-patient interactions in ambulatory care have changed due to virtual visits and the COVID-19 pandemic. This study examined the impact of these changes on provider practice and patient adherence for incident neck or back pain visits. The results showed that ancillary services were ordered less frequently during virtual visits compared to in-person visits, but patient fulfillment of orders was high and not significantly different between visit modes or pandemic periods.
Article
Communication
Lucille M. M. Abrams, Kevin Look, Olayinka Shiyanbola
Summary: Little is known about how higher-weight patients with chronic illness experience patient-provider communication. This study found a significant, negative relationship between overall patient-provider communication and patient chronic illness status, but no significant relationship between respondent BMI and patient-provider communication. The study suggests that patients with multiple chronic illnesses may experience worse communication with their health care providers, possibly due to bias.
HEALTH COMMUNICATION
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Nicci Bartley, Polly Havard, Phyllis Butow, Joanne Shaw
Summary: This study aimed to explore the perspectives of cancer stakeholders regarding COVID-19 vaccination. The findings revealed mostly positive attitudes towards the vaccine, but also highlighted concerns, hesitancy, and uncertainty. Policymakers need to provide clear tailored information to facilitate vaccine uptake.
ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Bethany Richmond, Louise Sharpe, Rachel E. Menzies
Summary: This research aimed to evaluate the effects of fear-based articles about COVID-19 on intentions to adhere to mitigation measures and interpretation bias. The results suggest that fear appeals are unlikely to increase intentions to perform COVID-related mitigation measures.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Chloe Yi Shing Lim, Rebekah C. Laidsaar-Powell, Jane M. Young, Daniel Steffens, Nabila Ansari, Grace Joshy, Phyllis Butow, Adv CRC Survivorship Authorship Grp
Summary: This study fills a gap in qualitative research regarding the healthcare experiences and needs of people with advanced colorectal cancer (CRC-A) through interviews with 38 participants. The study identifies six key themes relating to the safety, effectiveness, timeliness, patient-centeredness, efficiency, and equity of CRC-A care. The findings highlight the importance of delivering repeated information, upskilling general practitioners, and implementing survivorship care plans or clinics to improve the healthcare system for CRC-A.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY NURSING
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Bogda Koczwara, Reegan Knowles, Lisa Beatty, Heather L. Shepherd, Joanne M. Shaw, Haryana M. Dhillon, Jonathan Karnon, Shahid Ullah, Phyllis Butow
Summary: This study evaluated the implementation of a web-based system for screening the symptoms and needs of cancer patients in an Australian hospital. The screening identified many unmet needs. However, the uptake of this intervention by nurses and patients was lower than expected.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2023)
Article
Anesthesiology
Jonathan N. Davies, Ben Colagiuri, Louise Sharpe, Melissa A. Day
Summary: This study compared the effects of mindfulness and sham treatments on chronic pain, and found that improvements in pain unpleasantness may be driven by placebo effects rather than mindfulness-specific processes. These findings suggest that further research is needed to understand if mindfulness-specific effects emerge after longer durations of online training.
Review
Oncology
Kyra Webb, Louise Sharpe, Phyllis Butow, Haryana Dhillon, Robert Zachariae, Nina Moller Tauber, Mia Skytte O'Toole, Joanne Shaw
Summary: This study compared the levels of fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) between cancer survivors and caregivers through a meta-analysis. It also examined the relationship between caregiver FCR, depression, and anxiety, and evaluated the psychometric properties of caregiver FCR measures. The results showed that caregivers reported FCR levels similar to survivors, with around 48% of caregivers reporting clinically significant FCR levels. There was a strong correlation between anxiety and depression and medium correlation with survivor FCR. The existing measurement tools for caregiver FCR mostly relied on survivor conceptualizations and lacked validation.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Jia Liu, Anastasia Serafimovska, Sharon He, Phyllis Butow, Joanne Shaw, Christopher John McHardy, Georgia Harris, Zoe Butt, Jane Beith
Summary: The study aims to explore the barriers and facilitators to implementing a low-cost brief intervention (CIFeR) to reduce fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) in routine oncology practice in Australia. The primary objective is to assess the adoption of CIFeR in routine clinical practice, while secondary objectives include identifying the uptake and sustainability, acceptability, feasibility, costs, barriers, and facilitators of CIFeR implementation, as well as assessing the impact of CIFeR training on clinicians' self-efficacy in managing FCR.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Review
Oncology
R. King, L. Stafford, P. Butow, S. Giunta, R. Laidsaar-Powell
Summary: This meta-review examines the qualitative evidence-base on breast cancer survivorship experiences and identifies the main themes and areas for further investigation.
JOURNAL OF CANCER SURVIVORSHIP
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Nina M. M. Tauber, Mia S. S. O'Toole, Anders B. B. Jensen, Phyllis N. N. Butow, Belinda Thewes, Emma Elkjaer, Sofie Knutzen, Annika von Heymann, Christoffer Johansen, Robert Zachariae
Summary: This randomized controlled trial evaluated the efficacy of an online group-based psychological intervention (ConquerFear-Group) for fear of cancer recurrence (FCR). The results showed that ConquerFear-Group significantly reduced the severity of FCR and maintained stable effects over a 6-month period.
Article
Oncology
Rebekah Laidsaar-Powell, Phyllis Butow, Bernadette Bea Brown, Kimberley Mander, Jane Young, Emily Stone, Venessa Chin, Emily Banks, Chloe Yi Shing Lim, Nicole M. Rankin
Summary: This study aimed to understand lung cancer survivors' physical/psychological challenges, experiences of immunotherapy and targeted therapy, and psychological adjustment. The findings showed that many survivors are adapting to issues as they arise and maintaining a sense of hope and optimism.
JOURNAL OF CANCER SURVIVORSHIP
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Respiratory System
Rebekah Laidsaar-Powell, Phyllis Butow, Bea Brown, Kimberley Mander, Jane Young, Emily Stone, Venessa Chin, Emily Banks, Nicole Rankin
Meeting Abstract
Respiratory System
Rebekah Laidsaar-Powell, Phyllis Butow, Bea Brown, Kimberley Mander, Jane Young, Emily Stone, Venessa Chin, Emily Banks, Chloe Lim, Nicole Rankin
Article
Anesthesiology
Louise Sharpe, Emma Blaisdale Jones, Poorva Pradhan, Jemma Todd, Ben Colagiuri
Summary: This study aimed to test the efficacy of CBM-I for people with chronic pain, and the impact of adding psychoeducation. The results showed that CBM-I improved pain interference, pain intensity, and fear of movement. Psychoeducation also had a positive effect on pain interference. Overall, CBM-I showed promise in pain management, but further research is needed to explore the role of psychoeducation. Rating: 8 out of 10.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Louise Sharpe, Rachel Menzies, Bethany Richmond, Jemma Todd, Carolyn Maccann, Joanne Shaw
Summary: The study developed and validated a novel transdiagnostic measure, the Worries About Recurrence and Progression Scale (WARPS), which proved to be a valid and reliable tool in measuring transdiagnostic worries about recurrence and progression.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Kyra Webb, Louise Sharpe, Hayley Russell, Joanne Shaw
Summary: This study explored the experiences of fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) among caregivers of ovarian cancer patients. Through semi-structured telephone interviews and an online survey, the study found that caregivers have worries and concerns about cancer recurrence or progression, which are different from those of survivors.
