Doctor-patient communication and trust in doctors during COVID 19 times-A cross sectional study in Chennai, India.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID 19 pandemic created a global public health crisis. Physical distancing, masks, personal protective equipment worn by the doctors created difficulties in effective doctor-patient communication.

Objectives

This study was conducted to assess the difficulties faced by patients in communicating with their doctors due to the COVID 19 preventive measures, and its impact on the trust on their doctors.

Methods

A cross sectional study of 359 persons attending a tertiary care center in Chennai, sampled in a non-probabilistic manner selected from the outpatient department, wards, and isolation facilities, was conducted using a questionnaire containing items covering three dimensions namely difficulties faced in accessing the health facility, difficulties in d

SUBMITTER: Gopichandran V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8221523 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature