Effectiveness of question prompt list interventions for patients with cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Question prompt lists (QPLs) improve cancer patient communication with doctors. QPLs with instructions are most effective for enhancing patient engagement and decision-making confidence.
Area Of Science
- Oncology
- Health Services Research
- Patient-Physician Communication
Background
- Effective communication is crucial for cancer care.
- Patients often struggle to articulate concerns during consultations.
- Question Prompt Lists (QPLs) aim to facilitate better patient-physician dialogue.
Purpose Of The Study
- To evaluate the effectiveness of QPL interventions in cancer patients.
- To synthesize the delivery characteristics of QPL interventions.
- To assess the impact of QPLs on patient engagement and communication.
Main Methods
- Systematic search of five electronic databases for randomized controlled trials.
- Inclusion of studies on cancer patients aged 16+ using QPLs.
- Meta-analysis using RevMan 5.4 software and risk of bias assessment.
Main Results
- QPL interventions significantly enhanced patient engagement in shared decision-making.
- QPLs increased the number of questions asked by patients.
- QPLs with instructions improved decision self-efficacy more than QPLs alone.
Conclusions
- QPL interventions, especially with instructions, improve patient question-asking behavior.
- QPLs enhance patient-physician communication and decision self-efficacy.
- Further research is needed to refine QPLs and explore their impact on patient anxiety.
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