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Improving Communication in Adolescent Cancer Care: A Multiperspective Study.
Stefan Essig1,2,3, Claudia Steiner4, Claudia E Kuehni1
1Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
Pediatric Blood & Cancer
|April 16, 2016
Summary
Effective communication in adolescent cancer care requires understanding unique needs. This study gathered insights from survivors, parents, and healthcare professionals to improve communication skills training.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Adolescent Medicine
- Communication Studies
Background:
- Adolescent cancer patients and their families have unmet communication needs.
- Current communication skills training for healthcare professionals lacks participant-centered perspectives.
- Multiperspective approaches are crucial for enhancing communication in adolescent oncology.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore communication experiences in adolescent cancer care.
- To identify factors contributing to communication difficulties.
- To provide recommendations for improving communication skills training.
Main Methods:
- Conducted 11 focus groups with adolescent cancer survivors, parents, pediatric oncologists, and nurses.
- Utilized thematic analysis to examine communication experiences.
- Gathered diverse perspectives on effective communication strategies.
Main Results:
- Identified communication challenges within the care framework, including developmental and transitional issues.
- Revealed differing perceptions of communication difficulties between professionals and patients/parents.
- Highlighted overlapping and distinct expectations for physician and nurse communication.
Conclusions:
- Communication skills training must consider the care framework, differing perspectives on difficulties, and profession-specific expectations.
- Integrating survivor, parent, and professional insights is essential for effective training.
- Addressing the unique communication needs of adolescents with cancer is paramount.
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