Occurrence of sensitive topics during ward round: an ancillary analysis of the BEDSIDE-OUTSIDE trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Discussing sensitive topics (eg, medical uncertainty, social issues, non-adherence) during ward rounds is challenging and may negatively impact patient satisfaction with the healthcare they are receiving. In the previous multicentre randomised BEDSIDE-OUTSIDE trial focusing on communication during ward rounds, we investigated the interplay between sensitive topics and low reported satisfaction with care.

Design

Pre-planned secondary analysis of a randomised controlled trial. For this analysis data of the original trial was pooled across intervention groups.

Setting

Three Swiss teaching hospitals.

Participants

Adult patients hospitalised for medical care.

Interventions

We analysed predefined sensitive health topics and specific elements of commu

SUBMITTER: Gross S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10514661 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature