Scoping review synthesizes communication preferences in surgical oncology, highlighting the importance of patient engagement.
Effective communication is crucial in surgical oncology. This scoping review synthesizes literature on patient perspectives of communication in surgical oncology, reporting findings from 15 primary sources across six domains: (1) emotional support, optimism, and surgeon demeanor, (2) patient expectations and expectation setting, (3) communication aids or tools, (4) shared decision-making, (5) prognosis and oncologic outcomes, and (6) appearances and office setting.
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