ReviewCurrent oncology reports2021
Discussing Prognosis with Empathy to Cancer Patients.
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- MEET & MAKE CleaR PROCESS: a new framework for sharing serious information.BMC medical education · 2026Pooled it
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- Latent profile analysis of spousal information concealment in patients with cancer: A cross-sectional study.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2025Article
- From MINI to Meaningful Change-A German Pilot Study to Improve Patient Outcomes in End-of-Life Care.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Facilitating patient-oncologist communication in advanced treatment-resistant cancer: development and feasibility testing of a question prompt list.Pilot and feasibility studies · 2024Article
- Developing an innovative national ACP-OSCE program in Taiwan: a mixed method study.BMC medical education · 2024Article
- Breast Cancer Survivors' Experiences of Managers' Actions During the Return to Work Process: A Scoping Review of Qualitative Studies.Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2023Article
- Impact of a brochure and empathetic physician communication on patients' perception of breast biopsies.Archives of gynecology and obstetrics · 2023Article
- From Fear to Hopelessness: The Buffering Effect of Patient-Centered Communication in a Sample of Oncological Patients during COVID-19.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
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Abstract
purpose of reviewOur goal was to provide healthcare professionals (HCPs) with evidence-based data about what can be done to handle prognostic discussions with empathy. RECENT
findingsFirst, disclosing prognosis involves a good reason to do so and making sure that the patient will be able to process the discussion. Second, communication tips are given for the three dimensions of empathy: "establishing rapport with the patient," which should not be overlooked; the emotional dimension, which involves an accurate understanding of the patient and communication skills; and the "active/positive" dimension which is about giving hope, explaining things clearly and helping patients take control with shared decision-making and a planned future. Although communication tips are helpful, empathy training should be based more on the development of HCPs' emotional skills, in order to help them regulate their emotions and thus be more comfortable with those of patients and families. Furthermore, research into empathy toward minorities and relatives is needed.
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