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This study reveals cultural differences in patient-centered communication (PCC) between East Slavic doctors and Western patients. Socio-historical factors and national culture influence Ukrainian doctors

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Area of Science:

Medical Communication
Cross-Cultural Psychology
Healthcare Management

Background:

Effective patient-centered communication (PCC) is crucial in healthcare.
Contextual factors influencing PCC implementation remain underexplored, particularly in cross-cultural settings.
Understanding these factors is vital for optimizing patient care and outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore East Slavic doctors' perspectives on intercultural patient-centered communication (PCC) with Western patients.
To identify contextual factors enabling or hindering PCC implementation in this specific cross-cultural dyad.
To analyze how socio-historical and cultural dimensions shape PCC experiences.

Main Methods:

Conducted semi-structured interviews with 15 doctors from two private clinics in Ukraine.
Interviews were guided by principles of patient-centered communication (PCC).
Data analysis employed content and thematic analysis, informed by Hofstede's cultural dimensions theory.

Main Results:

Significant disparities were observed between Ukrainian doctors' perspectives/experiences of PCC and those common in Western contexts.
Socio-historical barriers and educational influences were identified as key factors affecting Ukrainian doctors' PCC.
Dimensions of Ukrainian national culture were found to shape doctors' approaches to PCC.

Conclusions:

Societal context, including socio-historical factors and national culture, significantly impacts the conceptualization and practice of PCC.
Failure to consider these contextual elements risks compromising essential functions of medical communication.
Further research is needed to bridge cultural divides in healthcare communication and improve patient-centered care globally.