ArticleJournal of patient experience2026
The Human Face of Surgery: How Surgeon Attitude Shapes Patient Expectations and Recovery.
Article in Journal of patient experience, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
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Abstract
Patient experience is shaped not only by the technical success of surgical care but also by the emotional and relational signals conveyed by the surgeon. Surgeon emotional signaling-defined as verbal, non-verbal, and cognitive expectation-setting behaviors-represents a modifiable clinical competency influencing the patient experience. Contemporary literature from surgical communication science, behavioral medicine, and clinician well-being research supports the integration of confidence-aligned communication into routine surgical practice. Using heuristic archetypes derived from clinical experience and supported by literature synthesis, this commentary illustrates how surgeon demeanor may influence psychological and behavioral recovery trajectories. Practical tools and system-level recommendations are provided to support implementation.
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