Attachment Theory as a Model of Doctor–Patient Interaction

This article reviews extant literature on medical patients' attachment styles and also proposes a new line of research: an investigation of the interaction between patients' and providers' attachment styles. As medical establishments place more emphasis on effective patient–provider communication, attachment theory serves as an apt framework for clarifying, measuring, and training medical personnel in the advancement of patient‐centered care.

Source: Journal of Applied Biobehavioral Research - December 1, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Hannah F. Cassedy, Richard A. Enander, Richard C. Robinson, H. Monroe Evans, Blake Frank, Christy Tucker, Paula D. Miltenberger, Sandra Pitts, C. Allen Stringer Tags: Original Article Source Type: research