Cancer patients' perceptions regarding the value of the physical examination: a survey study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite its clinical utility, progressive reliance on technology can lead to devaluing the physical examination in patients with advanced cancer. The primary objective of this study was to determine whether these patients have a positive or negative perception of the physical examination. A secondary objective was to determine whether these perceptions are related to interpersonal/relational values (symbolic) or diagnostic/objective values (pragmatic).

Methods

One hundred fifty patients with cancer who were receiving concurrent oncology and palliative care were administered a 26-item survey regarding their overall perception of the physical examination. The primary outcome-patient responses to "In the last 3 months, I believe my experience while being examined has

SUBMITTER: Kadakia KC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5841459 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature