Journal of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and prevention
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J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev · Nov 2011
The congruence of patient communication preferences and physician communication behavior in cardiac patients.
The purpose of this study was to examine the communication preferences of patients with chronic ischemic heart disease (CIHD) and matching between the preferences and physician communication behavior. Prior to this, psychometric testing was performed on a questionnaire on the perceived communication behavior of the physician (KOVA Questionnaire). ⋯ The instruments developed (KOPRA and KOVA questionnaires) can be used for communication studies of patients with chronic conditions. However, some patient communication needs seem to require greater consideration from physicians.