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ReviewHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Radiologists' Communicative Role in Breast Cancer Patient Management: Beyond Diagnosis.

Luciano Mariano, Luca Nicosia, Adriana Sorce, Filippo Pesapane, Veronica Coppini, Roberto Grasso, Dario Monzani, Gabriella Pravettoni, Giovanni Mauri, Massimo Venturini and 2 more

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Review in Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed.

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  3. Description and outcomes of an interprofessional communication training program for adult oncology clinicians.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

12 authors.

Luciano MarianoBreast Imaging Division, IEO, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Via Ripamonti, 435, 20141 Milan, Italy.
Luca NicosiaBreast Imaging Division, IEO, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Via Ripamonti, 435, 20141 Milan, Italy.
Adriana SorcePostgraduation School in Radiodiagnostics, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy.
Filippo PesapaneBreast Imaging Division, IEO, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Via Ripamonti, 435, 20141 Milan, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-0374-5054
Veronica CoppiniApplied Research Division for Cognitive and Psychological Science, IEO, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, 20141 Milan, Italy.ORCID 0009-0003-8238-2101
Roberto GrassoApplied Research Division for Cognitive and Psychological Science, IEO, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, 20141 Milan, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-9699-9626
Dario MonzaniApplied Research Division for Cognitive and Psychological Science, IEO, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, 20141 Milan, Italy.
Gabriella PravettoniApplied Research Division for Cognitive and Psychological Science, IEO, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, 20141 Milan, Italy.
Giovanni MauriDivision of Interventional Radiology, IEO, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Via Ripamonti, 435, 20141 Milan, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-4726-2692
Massimo VenturiniDiagnostic and Interventional Radiology Unit, ASST Settelaghi, Insubria University, 21100 Varese, Italy.
Maria PizzamiglioBreast Imaging Division, IEO, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Via Ripamonti, 435, 20141 Milan, Italy.
Enrico CassanoBreast Imaging Division, IEO, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Via Ripamonti, 435, 20141 Milan, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-3437-8939

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

In the landscape of cancer treatment, particularly in the realm of breast cancer management, effective communication emerges as a pivotal factor influencing patient outcomes. This article delves into the nuanced intricacies of communication skills, specifically spotlighting the strategies embraced by breast radiologists. By examining the ramifications of communication on patient experience, interdisciplinary collaboration, and legal ramifications, this study underscores the paramount importance of empathetic and comprehensive communication approaches. A special emphasis is placed on the utilization of the SPIKES protocol, a structured method for conveying sensitive health information, and the deployment of strategies for navigating challenging conversations. Furthermore, the work encompasses the significance of communication with caregivers, the integration of artificial intelligence, and the acknowledgement of patients' psychological needs. By adopting empathetic communication methodologies and fostering multidisciplinary collaboration, healthcare practitioners have the potential to enhance patient satisfaction, promote treatment adherence, and augment the overall outcomes within breast cancer diagnosis. This paper advocates for the implementation of guidelines pertaining to psychological support and the allocation of sufficient resources to ensure the provision of holistic and patient-centered cancer care. The article stresses the need for a holistic approach that addresses patients' emotional and psychological well-being alongside medical treatment. Through thoughtful and empathetic communication practices, healthcare providers can profoundly impact patient experiences and breast cancer journeys in a positive manner.

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breast cancercommunicationdoctor–patient relationshippsychological support

Identifiers

PMID38891220
PMCPMC11172385

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