Naslov
The impact of communication skills on Quality of Life in women with breast cancer

Autori
Brajković, Lovorka

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
ARS MEDICA - Today and Tomorrow - science, clinical practice and art, Book of Abstract / - , 2014, 34-34

Skup
ARS MEDICA - Today and Tomorrow - science, clinical practice and art

Mjesto i datum
Dubrovnik, Hrvatska, 28.05.2014. - 01.06.2014

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Pozvano predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
communication skills ; QoL ; breast cancer

Sažetak
Communication is an integral part of any relationship with patients and their families, and represents the key to the success of the medical team. Communication and relationship have been demonstrated to have an impact on patients’ experience of care, to improve patients’ adherence to treatment regimens, clinical outcomes and quality, patient safety, teamwork, cultural sensitivity, and to reduce medical malpractice risk. Healthcare professionals with effective interpersonal skills will have more satisfied patients, and they will be able to give more emotionally to patients and will, in turn, get more satisfying responses from them. Physicians' comprehensive knowledge of patients and patients' trust were the most strongly associated with adherence, and trust was the most strongly associated with patients' satisfaction with physician. And only good communication can prove above mentioned. Building relationships is extremely important, not only in the beginning, but during the whole patient - physician interaction. If physician provide more information to patients about the disease that will reduce psychological stress, symptoms will disappear quickly, and outcome of treatment will be increased. So, it is very important for healthcare professionals to learn and improve communication skills and to be aware of patient’s biological as well as psychological, social and spiritual needs.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

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