Communication

27th January 202127th January 2021Immo Weichert

Communicating openly has a positive impact on patients on dialysis

This study examines the degree to which perceptions of open communication between patients and staff affect patients’ mental health. Open disclosure correlated independently with lower levels of depression at baselineand a predicted significant decrease in depression over time. Other interpersonal characteristics (limited equality, respect and helpfulness) did not correlate with depression or subjective well-being at…

24th September 201924th September 2019Immo Weichert

An Intervention in communication cuts anxiety and depression in cancer patients

This is a study that was published in JAMA Psychiatry.[1] An intervention designed to enhance communication between oncologists and patients with advanced cancer did not improve the primary outcomes of goal-concordant care and peacefulness. There were significant reductions in moderate to severe anxiety and depression symptoms among intervention patients at 14 weeks. Anxiety reduction was…