ArticlePatient preference and adherence2018
A pilot study of observed physician-parent-child communication and child satisfaction in a gastroenterology clinic.
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- Communication Strategies to Improve Child Participation in Triadic Consultations Within Healthcare Settings: A Scoping Review.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2026Article
- Communication when bone and joint infection in children is suspected : a qualitative study of patients, families, and health professionals.Bone & joint open · 2026Article
- Factors Involved in Decision-Making Dilemmas Faced by Parents of Children with Severe Asthma in PICU During the Development of Discharge Care Plans: A Phenomenological Study.Journal of asthma and allergy · 2023Article
- Enhancing Pediatric Satisfaction in Healthcare Services: An Integrative Review.Sage open pediatricsReview
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Abstract
backgroundChild participation in pediatric medical visits is low. In this pilot study, we sought to better understand relationships between observed communication and child-reported perceptions of communication in a clinical setting. MATERIALS AND
methodsFor this cross-sectional observational study, pediatric gastroenterology appointments (n=39) were videotaped and coded to quantify various adult affective (eg, chit-chat, empathy) and facilitative (eg, asking questions, encouraging responses) behaviors toward the child, interference with child participation (eg, interrupting or ignoring child), and child verbal participation. Post-visit surveys assessed child perceptions of having voice in the clinical encounter, ease of understanding, and satisfaction with communication.
resultsParent and provider chit-chat was associated with child-reported ease of understanding. Provider facilitation was positively associated with child participation, but affective communication strategies were not. Physician interference was negatively associated with ease of understanding but positively associated with perception of voice.
conclusionFacilitative communication may improve outcomes by enhancing child participation and thus exchange of medical information, whereas chit-chat appears to positively impact children's perceptions of communication.
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