Association of patient-provider communication domains with lung cancer treatment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patient-physician communication is critical for helping patients understand and complete the complex steps needed to diagnose stage and treat lung cancer. We assessed which domains of patient-physician communication about lung cancer and its treatment are associated with receipt of disease-directed, stage-appropriate treatment.

Methods

Patients with recently diagnosed lung cancer were recruited from four medical centers in New York City from 2008 to 2011. Participants were surveyed about discussions with physicians regarding treatment, symptoms, and needs. Multiple regression analysis and structural equation modeling were used to assess which communication factors were associated with disease treatment.

Results

Of the 352 participants, 191 (54%) received di

SUBMITTER: Lin JJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4133738 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature