Neurologists' lived experiences of communicating the diagnosis of a motor neurodegenerative condition: an interpretative phenomenological analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Receiving the diagnosis of a motor neurodegenerative condition (MNDC) can be a life-changing experience. Although several studies of individuals' experiences have indicated dissatisfaction with aspects of how an MNDC diagnosis was communicated, few studies have addressed doctors' experiences of breaking bad news for these conditions, especially from a qualitative perspective. This study explored UK neurologists' lived experience of delivering an MNDC diagnosis.

Methods

Interpretative phenomenological analysis was used as the overarching method. Eight consultant neurologists working with patients with MNDCs took part in individual, semi-structured interviews.

Results

Two themes were constructed from the data: 'Meeting patients' emotional and information need

SUBMITTER: Anestis E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10155430 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature