Patient-physician communication of health and risk information in the management of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes: a systematic scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The communication of health and risk information is an integral part of patient-physician interaction. Effective communication of risk information for cardiovascular diseases and diabetes has been shown to improve medication adherence, increase physical activity levels, and improve dietary control. Patients who understand their risk profile are better able to work towards modifying their lifestyle behaviours as part of a shared decision-making process with physicians. This scoping review examines the evidence on patient-physician risk communication strategies, approaches and interventions for CVDs and diabetes management in primary care and secondary outpatient settings.

Methods

A comprehensive database search for quantitative and qualitative studies was conducted

SUBMITTER: Chia AW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11846366 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature