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This review aims to explore and summarize patient perspectives on communication in surgical oncology.

March 1, 20260 citations

Understanding the Patient Perspective: A Scoping Review of Communication Preferences in Surgical Oncology.

SKShruti KotiNorthwell Health RHRachel HarveyNorthwell Health GWGrace WuNorthwell Health

Key Points

This review aims to explore and summarize patient perspectives on communication in surgical oncology.
Conducted a scoping review of existing literature on patient communication in surgical oncology.
Reviewed 15 primary sources to identify common themes across six domains.
Analyzed patient preferences in various aspects of surgical communication.
Identified key themes including emotional support and surgeon demeanor as critical to patient satisfaction.
Highlight patient expectations and the importance of clear expectation setting in the decision-making process.
Found that communication aids and shared decision-making significantly enhance patient understanding and outcomes.

Abstract

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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