2014
DOI: 10.4103/2278-330x.130447
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Breaking bad news of cancer diagnosis – Perception of the cancer patients in a rural community in Malaysia

Abstract: Context:Breaking of bad news is an important component in the management of cancer patients.Aims:This study aimed to assess the perceptions of breaking bad news of cancer diagnosis.Settings and Design:It was a cross-sectional study using Breaking Bad News Assessment Schedule (BAS) questionnaire on cancer patients in Serian district.Materials and Methods:Using snowballing sampling method, a total of 134 patients were interviewed face-to-face after the consent was obtained from each of the respondents.Statistica… Show more

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“…Good patient-centered communication is associated with better adherence to treatment, pain control, satisfaction, emotional health, functional status, trust and physical outcomes ( 1 , 3 ). If not communicated the right way, it can result in impaired emotional response on patients as well as, excessive stress, negative attitudes toward treating staff, miscommunication and poor outcome ( 1 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 ). There is variation in what specific information patients want to know ( 1 ).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Good patient-centered communication is associated with better adherence to treatment, pain control, satisfaction, emotional health, functional status, trust and physical outcomes ( 1 , 3 ). If not communicated the right way, it can result in impaired emotional response on patients as well as, excessive stress, negative attitudes toward treating staff, miscommunication and poor outcome ( 1 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 ). There is variation in what specific information patients want to know ( 1 ).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This may be what 88.2 percent of respondents feel since they prefer to include this item in their bad news breaking course. As suggested by Bain et al (2014), the recipients should be provided ample time to vent their feelings after receiving the bad news. This is because, "unexpressed emotions may impede the patient's trust and confidence in medical care" (Hashim, 2017, pg.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The concept of bad news refers to any information that is likely to radically and negatively alter a person's view of their future: plans change and expectations are limited, and anything that was not accomplished now seems impossible to achieve 3 . The grade of bad news depends on several internal and external factors to the individual who receives it, such as the stage of life, the physical and emotional state, beliefs, personality, culture, and specific characteristics of the news itself, including sudden and unexpected events 4,5 . However, within the hospital context, there is some news that, given their nature, are more likely to be considered "bad news": a new diagnosis, a bad prognosis, the application of certain invasive procedures, or the death of a beloved one 6 .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%