• J Cancer Educ · Jan 2007

    An Internet method to assess cancer patient information needs and enhance doctor-patient communication: a pilot study.

    • Joanne S Buzaglo, Jennifer L Millard, Caroline G Ridgway, Eric A Ross, Susan P Antaramian, Suzanne M Miller, and Neal J Meropol.
    • Fox Chase Cancer Center, Divisions of Population Science, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
    • J Cancer Educ. 2007 Jan 1;22(4):233-40.

    BackgroundWe previously reported that doctor-patient communication in the cancer context may be suboptimal. We therefore developed measures to assess patient communication preferences and established feasibility of an Internet-based intervention to improve communication.MethodsCancer patients completed an Internet-based survey about communication preferences, with a summary provided to the physician before the consultation. Patients completed a follow-up survey to assess consultation content and satisfaction.ResultsStudy procedures were feasible, measures exhibited strong internal consistency, and patients expressed satisfaction with the intervention.ConclusionThe Internet offers an opportunity to assess patient preferences and prompt physicians about individual patient informational needs prior to the clinical encounter.

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