Scientific Communication and oncology - "The bridge between knowledge and patients"

Area of Science:

• Health Communication
• Scientific Literacy
• Medical Information Dissemination

Background:

• Scientific Communication (SC) has evolved, often diverging from common language, necessitating careful use by healthcare professionals.
• Accurate and accessible scientific information is vital for societal progress and preventing health disparities.
• The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the critical importance of effective SC.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze the concepts of Scientific Communication (SC) and the Scientific Method (SM).
• To examine the relationship between SC and SM.
• To provide recommendations for integrating SC and SM in general and specifically for communicating with oncology patients.

Main Methods:

• Literature review and conceptual analysis.
• Examination of the evolution and challenges of SC.
• Exploration of the synergy between SC and SM.

Main Results:

• SC must bridge the gap between complex scientific language and public comprehension.
• Integrating SM principles can enhance the clarity and accuracy of SC.
• Effective SC is essential for informed decision-making and patient engagement, particularly in oncology.

Conclusions:

• Proper integration of SC and SM is vital for accessible scientific knowledge dissemination.
• Healthcare professionals require improved SC skills to prevent patient misunderstanding.
• Enhanced SC strategies are needed to foster social cohesion and advancement through science.