Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare

Background: The Neurocore-SENSED framework, derived from a three-round modified Delphi process involving 77 international spine surgeons, provides a structured reference standard for reporting in endoscopic spine surgery (ESS) for disc disease. The ability of large language models (LLMs) to reproduce graded levels of…

This study aimed to explore the concerns experienced by patients undergoing lumbar degenerative disc surgery and critically examine the underlying factors contributing to these concerns. A qualitative research design employing a descriptive phenomenological approach was utilised. Individual interviews were conducted f…

This study aimed to explore the concerns experienced by patients undergoing lumbar degenerative disc surgery and critically examine the underlying factors contributing to these concerns. A qualitative research design employing a descriptive phenomenological approach was utilised. Individual interviews were conducted f…

Effective communication of breaking bad news is a critical skill in medical practice that affects patient outcomes and healthcare provider well-being. The SPIKES protocol provides a systematic framework for delivering bad news to patients empathetically and effectively. This study aimed to evaluate a structured traini…

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Uncertainty is common in chronic illness and can weaken treatment adherence and psychosocial well-being. Hemodialysis involves persistent symptoms and treatment unpredictability, making uncertainty assessment clinically important. This study was methodologically designed to test the psychometric properties of the Turk…

Dermatologic, cosmetic, and aesthetic procedures have become increasingly widespread, largely driven by rising aesthetic expectations and the expanding influence of social media. Although these interventions are primarily performed to enhance physical appearance rather than to treat disease, they inherently carry risk…

The study aims to examine the communication processes between patients and medical secretaries and to evaluate the impact of the organized communication training program on patient satisfaction. The researchias conducted using communication satisfaction and patient satisfaction surveys with the participation of 160 pa…

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This study aimed to explore the perspectives of older adults and their caregivers regarding older adults’ participation in their own care in a nursing home. This descriptive, cross-sectional study included 441 participants (264 older adults and 177 caregivers) from a nursing home in Western Türkiye in 2025. Data were…

Informed consent documents often exceed recommended readability levels, potentially compromising patients’ decision-making. This pilot feasibility study evaluated two large language models (LLMs), ChatGPT-5.2 and Gemini 3 Pro, as tools for generating more comprehensible otolaryngology surgical consent forms, and estim…