The Effects of Persuasive Messages on Cancer Patients ’ Attitudes, Norms and Intention to Express Concerns

Expressing concerns during cancer consultations has been associated with various positive outcomes for patients, such as reduced levels of anxiety and better well-being [1,2]. Although this expression seems beneficial, cancer patients often do not voice their concerns during consultations [3,4]. Different interventions have been developed to support cancer patients in expressing their concerns [e.g., 3, 5 –9]. Most of these interventions consist of tools to prepare the consultation such as concern lists.

Source: Patient Education and Counseling - November 1, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Kim Brandes, Annemiek J. Linn, Julia C.M. van Weert, Mathilde G.E. Verdam, Edith G. Smit Source Type: research