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Semantic barriers:
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Barriers against psychosocial communication: oncologists' perceptions.

Hanna Fagerlind1, Åsa Kettis, Bengt Glimelius

  • 1All authors: Uppsala University; Lena Ring, Medical Products Agency, Uppsala; Bengt Glimelius, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.

Journal of Clinical Oncology : Official Journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology
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Oncologists face many barriers to psychosocial communication with cancer patients. Addressing these requires multifaceted, individualized interventions to improve patient care.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Psychosocial Care
  • Healthcare Communication

Background:

  • Effective psychosocial communication is crucial for cancer patient care.
  • Understanding oncologists' perspectives on psychosocial barriers is essential for improving support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore oncologists' psychosocial attitudes and beliefs.
  • To identify perceived barriers to psychosocial communication in cancer care.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire survey distributed to 537 oncologists in Sweden.
  • Utilized the Physician Psychosocial Beliefs Scale (PPBS) and questions on communication barriers.
  • Employed stepwise multiple regression and Spearman rank-order correlation for analysis.

Main Results:

  • A 64% response rate was achieved.
  • 93% of oncologists reported barriers to psychosocial communication, averaging five per oncologist.
  • Insufficient time, lack of resources, and inadequate evaluation methods were key barriers.
  • A positive correlation existed between lower psychosocial orientation (PPBS score) and more perceived barriers.
  • Psychosocially focused education correlated with fewer perceived barriers.

Conclusions:

  • Oncologists encounter significant barriers to psychosocial communication in clinical practice.
  • Interventions must be multifaceted and tailored to individual oncologists and clinics.
  • Minimizing these barriers is vital for optimal cancer patient care and treatment.