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1Supakorn Kueakomoldej was born in Bangkok, Thailand, and is currently working and living in Pennsylvania. Her professional nursing experience includes critical care and community health. Contact author: supakornku@gmail.com. The author has disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
The American Journal of Nursing
|October 26, 2018
Summary
Patient appeasement is common in healthcare but may be shifting. This change could impact patient care and outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare delivery
- Patient-provider communication
- Medical ethics
Background:
- Historically, healthcare practices have prioritized patient comfort and satisfaction, sometimes leading to appeasement.
- This approach may inadvertently mask underlying patient needs or lead to suboptimal treatment decisions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the traditional norm of appeasement in healthcare.
- To investigate potential shifts away from appeasement in contemporary medical practice.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of healthcare provider communication patterns.
- Review of patient satisfaction survey data.
- Exploration of ethical frameworks in patient care.
Main Results:
- Evidence suggests a growing awareness and critique of appeasement strategies.
- Emerging trends indicate a move towards more direct and evidence-based communication.
- Patient empowerment and shared decision-making models are gaining traction.
Conclusions:
- The traditional appeasement model in healthcare may be evolving.
- A shift towards more transparent and patient-centered communication is indicated.
- Future healthcare practices may prioritize authentic patient engagement over mere appeasement.
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