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- Title
Exploring patient views of empathic optimistic communication for osteoarthritis in primary care: a qualitative interview study using vignettes.
- Authors
Lyness, Emily; Vennik, Jane Louise; Bishop, Felicity L; Misurya, Pranati; Howick, Jeremy; Smith, Kirsten A; Ratnapalan, Mohana; Hughes, Stephanie; Dambha-Miller, Hajira; Bostock, Jennifer; Morrison, Leanne; Mallen, Christian D; Yardley, Lucy; Leydon, Geraldine; Little, Paul; Everitt, Hazel
- Abstract
Osteoarthritis (OA) causes pain and disability. An empathic optimistic consultation approach can improve patient quality of life, satisfaction with care, and reduce pain. However, expressing empathic optimism may be overlooked in busy primary care consultations and there is limited understanding of patients' views about this approach.
- Publication
BJGP open, 2021, Vol 5, Issue 3
- ISSN
2398-3795
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.3399/BJGPO.2021.0014