Observational studyThe British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners2013
Factors affecting the physician-patient relationship of older veterans with inadequate health literacy: an observational study.
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- International patient preferences for physician attire: results from cross-sectional studies in four countries across three continents.BMJ open · 2022Article
- Barriers of physician-patient relationships in professionalism: A qualitative study.Journal of advances in medical education & professionalism · 2022Article
- Association Between eHealth Literacy in Online Health Communities and Patient Adherence: Cross-sectional Questionnaire Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2021Article
- Investigating the Relationships Between Public Health Literacy and Public Trust in Physicians in China's Control of COVID-19: A Cross-Sectional Study.Frontiers in public health · 2021Article
- Translation and Cultural Adaptation of the Polish Version of the Communication Assessment Tool (CAT).Risk management and healthcare policy · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundIn Taiwan, older veterans typically match the characteristics of a high prevalence of inadequate health literacy, which is a major barrier to effective communication in delivering proper health care. A good physician-patient relationship increases patients' trust and willingness to communicate, so an awareness of the factors that influence this relationship could improve it over time and enhance patients' health.
aimTo explore factors related to the physician-patient relationship among older veterans with inadequate health literacy in Taiwan. DESIGN AND
settingObservational study in veterans' homes.
methodData were collected using self-report questionnaires in face-to-face interviews. Patients with a Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults score <60 (defined as inadequate health literacy) were recruited. Demographic characteristics, the Geriatric Depression Scale-Short Form, Multidimensional Health Locus of Control, and Perceived Involvement in Care Scales were used to identify related factors. Multiple regression and bootstrapping were used for data analyses.
resultsA total of 256 older individuals were defined as having inadequate health literacy. Patients' perceived involvement in health care partially mediated the relationship between Health Locus of Control and the physician-patient relationship. Perceived Involvement in Care, depression score, and Health Locus of Control were predictors of the physician-patient relationship.
conclusionOlder patients with inadequate health literacy had difficulty becoming actively involved in health care. The GP is in an ideal position to become a key person in helping such patients become involved in health care, and appropriately treating their depression may improve the physician-patient relationship.
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