Satisfaction with communication, medical knowledge, and coping style in patients with metastatic cancer.

摘要: Abstract Interviews were conducted with 77 patients aged 19–84, admitted to a medical oncology ward for assessment and modification of treatment. Satisfaction information provided about tests, symptoms treatment was assessed, together satisfaction care in general, factual knowledge concerning cancer other conditions, anxiety. Habitual style coping stress by information-seeking vs avoidance measured using the Miller Behavioral Style Scale. levels generally high. Patients reporting highest level more avoidant their than remainder, also less anxious. Factual contrast greater among who satisfied communication. These patterns not dependent on age or education. It is argued that communication settings simple function skills provision adequately structured information, but patients' tendencies cope seeking out avoiding need be taken into account.