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Patient-Physician Communication: The Importance Of Effective Communication For Surgical Procedures
Oliveira, Joice Oliveira, Joice
Oliveira, Joice
Oliveira, Joice
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Abstract
A physician’s ability to effectively communicate information to their patient is critical for a successful patient-physician relationship. Patients who understand their physician are prone to acknowledge their health condition, understand their treatment plan, adjust their behavior, and follow recommendations. For the following research study, I reviewed current literature on how physicians communicate with young patients about surgical procedures. I recruited undergraduate students at Salem State University to participate in a brief anonymous survey about their experiences with open or laparoscopic appendectomies. Results yielded that 3 out of 30 participants had a laparoscopic appendectomy; 2 of those 3 participants reported having struggled with obtaining satisfactory information about the procedure.
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Patient-Physician Communication: The Importance Of Effective Communication For Surgical Procedures
Date
2022-05-01
Subject
patient-physician communication
surgery
appendectomy
open appendectomy
laparoscopic appendectomy
patient satisfaction
surgery
appendectomy
open appendectomy
laparoscopic appendectomy
patient satisfaction
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Abstract
A physician’s ability to effectively communicate information to their patient is critical for a successful patient-physician relationship. Patients who understand their physician are prone to acknowledge their health condition, understand their treatment plan, adjust their behavior, and follow recommendations. For the following research study, I reviewed current literature on how physicians communicate with young patients about surgical procedures. I recruited undergraduate students at Salem State University to participate in a brief anonymous survey about their experiences with open or laparoscopic appendectomies. Results yielded that 3 out of 30 participants had a laparoscopic appendectomy; 2 of those 3 participants reported having struggled with obtaining satisfactory information about the procedure.
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Healthcare Studies
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Bachelor of Science (BS)