Disclosing a diagnosis of cancer: considerations specific to gynecologic oncology patients.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To characterize gynecologic oncology patients' perceptions of the process of disclosure of a cancer diagnosis.

Methods

We surveyed 100 gynecologic oncology patients between December 2011 and September 2012. An 83-item tool based on three validated assessment tools evaluated patient-centered factors, physician behavior and communication skills, and environmental factors. Associations between patients' satisfaction and these variables were analyzed using Wilcoxon rank-sum, Kruskal-Wallis, and Spearman's rho tests. Poisson regression was used to assess factors associated with patient's satisfaction.

Results

Twenty-four percent of patients were notified of their diagnosis by phone, 60% in the physician's office, and 16% in the hospital. Disclosure was performed

SUBMITTER: Kuroki LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3849803 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature