Humor in radiological breast cancer screening: a way of improving patient service?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Breast cancer screening is essential in detecting breast tumors, however, the examination is stressful. In this study we analyzed whether humor enhances patient satisfaction.

Methods

In this prospective randomized study 226 patients undergoing routine breast cancer screening at a single center during October 2020 to July 2021 were included. One hundred thirty-two were eligible for the study. Group 1 (66 patients) received an examination with humorous intervention, group 2 (66 patients) had a standard breast examination. In the humor group, the regular business card was replaced by a self-painted, humorous business card, which was handed to the patient at the beginning of the examination. Afterwards, patients were interviewed with a standardized questionnaire. Scor

SUBMITTER: Sartoretti E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9548186 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature