Improving Communication in Outpatient Consultations in People With Cirrhosis: The Development of a Question Prompt List (QPL).

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Liver health professionals have difficulty discussing liver cirrhosis and its prognosis with patients and families. Question Prompt Lists (QPLs), which are evidence-based lists of "recommended questions," may improve communication but need to be designed specifically for the target population. This study aimed to develop and pilot a QPL for patients with cirrhosis.

Methods

A mixed-methods design in 3 phases. In phase 1 (item generation), potential questions for inclusion in the QPL were identified from 3 sources-a scoping literature review; an online survey; and interviews with patients, family members, and health professionals. In phase 2 (QPL construction), a multidisciplinary expert panel finalized the selection of questions and the format of the QPL.

SUBMITTER: Low JTS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7664949 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov/Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature